Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-8 oz pkg chopped dates; 2 cups coarsley chopped, toasted pecans; 8 oz (1 cup) chopped candied cherries; 8 oz (1 cup) chopped candied pineapple; 1 cup softened butter; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups sifted flour/ divided use; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon soda; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1-8 oz pkg chopped dates
2 cups coarsley chopped, toasted pecans
8 oz (1 cup) chopped candied cherries
8 oz (1 cup) chopped candied pineapple
1 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups sifted flour/ divided use
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt

1
Mix dates, pecans, cherries, and pineapple. Dredge with 1/2 cup flour and set aside.
2
In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3
Mix remaining 2 cups flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda and salt.
4
Add flour to creamed mixture, then add fruit and nuts mixutre and mix well.
5
Drop by teaspoons on to ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until brown. Remove from oven and let cool for about two minutes, then remove cookies to cooling tray to cool completely.
6
Put cookies into plastic containers and cover lightly with a kitchen towel and allow to mellow for at least one day to develop the flavors.

1453

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-8 oz pkg chopped dates, 2 cups coarsley chopped, toasted pecans, 8 oz (1 cup) chopped candied cherries, 8 oz (1 cup) chopped candied pineapple, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

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