Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups chopped dates; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup ground nuts; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup ground nuts
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, optional

1
In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 8 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely. Stir in the cherries, coconut and nuts; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3
Using a cookie press fitted with a bar disk, press a 12-in.-long strip of dough onto an ungreased
4
. Spread fruit filling over dough. Press another strip over filling. Cut into 1-in. pieces (there is no need to separate the pieces). Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Recut into pieces if necessary. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups chopped dates, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons orange juice, and more.

Yes, Fruit-Filled Spritz 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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