Candied Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Candied Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon bourbon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups candied cherries; 3 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 4 cups chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups candied cherries
3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
4 cups chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
2
In large mixing bowl, cream together eggs, butter and brown sugar. Mix baking soda with the milk and add to mixture. Stir in orange juice and bourbon. In a small bowl, lightly toss candied fruits with a small amount of flour until fruits separate easily. Add to mixture. Add flour, dates and pecans. Stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
3
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

1461

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and more.

Yes, Candied Christmas 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.

Candied Christmas Cookies

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