Christmas Rocks, A.K.A. Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Rocks, A.K.A. Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks Butter; 1-1/2 cup Sugar; 3 whole Eggs; 3 cups Flour; 1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Cloves; 1/2 teaspoons Ginger; 1/2 teaspoons Allspice Or Pumpkin Pie Spice; 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 cups Chopped Dates; 1 cup Golden Raisins; 2 pounds Chopped, Candied Fruit Cake Mix; 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest; 1 Tablespoon Orange Juice; 1 cup Chopped Pecans

Servings: persons

2 sticks Butter
1-1/2 cup Sugar
3 whole Eggs
3 cups Flour
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Cloves
1/2 teaspoons Ginger
1/2 teaspoons Allspice Or Pumpkin Pie Spice
3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 cups Chopped Dates
1 cup Golden Raisins
2 pounds Chopped, Candied Fruit Cake Mix
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
1 cup Chopped Pecans

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the eggs to the creamed butter and sugar, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Put all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl and give it a stir. Add the dates, raisins and dried fruit. Stir to coat the fruit.
5
Add this to the creamed mixture with the zest and orange juice. Stir in the pecans.
6
Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake about 20 minutes.
7
Let cool a couple of minutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
8
Store in airtight containers. Place an orange or apple in the container to enhance the flavor of the cookies.
9
This actually makes more than 36 cookies, probably at least 6 dozen.

1141

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks Butter, 1-1/2 cup Sugar, 3 whole Eggs, 3 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Christmas Rocks, A.K.A. 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 Rocks, A.K.A. Fruitcake Cookies

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