Festive Fruit Cookies Recipe

Name: Festive Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 3/4 c. white sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice (don't defrost); 3/4 c. coconut; 3/4 c. chopped nuts; 2 c. confectioners sugar; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. soft butter

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice (don't defrost)
3/4 c. coconut
3/4 c. chopped nuts
2 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. soft butter

1
Cream the shortening and brown and white sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add vanilla and egg.
3
Add 1/2 cup orange juice, reserving remaining for frosting.
4
Stir until well blended. Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt together.
5
Add to orange mixture, stirring until smooth. Add coconut and nuts.
6
Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 9 to 11 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.
8
Blend confectioners sugar with butter and reserved orange concentrate.
9
Frost the hot cookies.

1622

kcal

Calories

Fat

327

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 3/4 c. brown sugar, 3/4 c. white sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, and more.

Yes, Festive Fruit 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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