Better Than Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Better Than Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped dried figs; 2/3 cup raisins; 2/3 cup candied cherries, chopped; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup super fine sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 cups chopped dried figs
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup candied cherries, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup super fine sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
In a large bowl, combine fruits, honey, sherry, lemon juice, salt and walnuts. Cover and marinate overnight.
2
Cream together with butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add egg and mix well. Combine the flour, salt and cloves; gradually blend into the butter mixture. Blend in the fruit and nut mixture
3
Lightly flour work surface and divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll into logs and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Place dough in freezer for at least an hour.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut logs into thin rounds and place on cookie sheet spaced at least 1 inch apart.
5
Bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

1391

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chopped dried figs, 2/3 cup raisins, 2/3 cup candied cherries, chopped, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Better Than Fruitcake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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