Dew Berry'S Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Dew Berry'S Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds raisins (4 cups); 1/3 cup bourbon; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup loosely packed orange zest; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons milk; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup bourbon; 5 cups pecans, chopped; 1 pound candied pineapple, chopped (2 1/2 cups); 1/2 pound red candied cherries, chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 pound green candied cherries, chopped (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds raisins (4 cups)
1/3 cup bourbon
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup loosely packed orange zest
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup bourbon
5 cups pecans, chopped
1 pound candied pineapple, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
1/2 pound red candied cherries, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 pound green candied cherries, chopped (about 1 cup)

1
Combine raisins and 1/3 cup bourbon in a very large bowl; toss. Set aside.
2
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add brown sugar, and beat until fluffy. Add orange zest and eggs, beating well. Dissolve baking soda in milk; stir into butter mixture. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture, stirring well. Stir in 1/2 cup bourbon.
3
Add pecans and candied fruit to raisin mixture; stir well. Add butter mixture and stir until nuts and fruit are thoroughly coated. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 13 minutes or until edges are just beginning to brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers between layers of wax paper or freeze up to 1 month.
5
Note: Cookies become more moist and flavorful the day after preparation.

1998

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

161

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds raisins (4 cups), 1/3 cup bourbon, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Dew Berry'S 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.

Dew Berry'S Fruitcake Cookies

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