Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped pecans; 1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates; 1 (8-ounce) package candied pineapple, chopped; 1 (4-ounce) package candied red cherries, chopped; 1 (4-ounce) package candied green cherries, chopped; 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons rum or wine

Servings: persons

3 cups chopped pecans
1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates
1 (8-ounce) package candied pineapple, chopped
1 (4-ounce) package candied red cherries, chopped
1 (4-ounce) package candied green cherries, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons rum or wine

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; add 1 cup flour, stirring to coat well. Set aside.
2
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, beating until well blended.
3
Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine remaining flour, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture and rum, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in fruit mixture.
4
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chopped pecans, 1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates, 1 (8-ounce) package candied pineapple, chopped, 1 (4-ounce) package candied red cherries, chopped, 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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