Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. yellow candied pineapple; 1/2 lb. red candied cherries, chopped; 1/2 lb. green candied cherries, chopped; 2 1/2 c. chopped seedless dates; 4 c. chopped pecans; 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened; 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1/4 c. strawberry jelly; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 Tbsp. milk; 1/2 tsp. allspice (powdered); 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (powdered); 1/2 tsp. cloves (powdered); 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. yellow candied pineapple
1/2 lb. red candied cherries, chopped
1/2 lb. green candied cherries, chopped
2 1/2 c. chopped seedless dates
4 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. strawberry jelly
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. allspice (powdered)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (powdered)
1/2 tsp. cloves (powdered)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1
Combine first five ingredients and dredge in 3/4 cup flour, mixing well.
2
Set aside.
3
Cream butter or margarine in large bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of mixer.
4
Add eggs and jelly, mixing well.
5
Dissolve soda in milk; add to creamed mixture.
6
Add remaining 3/4 cup flour and spices; mix well.
7
Fold nut and fruit mixture into batter.
8
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
9
Bake at 325u00b0 for 12 minutes or until done.
10
Cool on wire racks.
11
Yields 12 dozen or 144 cookies.

2317

kcal

Calories

191

Fat

141

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. yellow candied pineapple, 1/2 lb. red candied cherries, chopped, 1/2 lb. green candied cherries, chopped, 2 1/2 c. chopped seedless dates, and more.

Yes, 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.

Fruitcake Cookies

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