German Fruit Cookies Recipe

Name: German Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. seedless raisins; 3/4 c. prunes; 1/2 c. candied cherries; 1/2 c. walnuts; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. butter; 1/2 c. coffee; 1/2 c. molasses; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. anise seed; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. anise extract; 1/4 nutmeg; 3 1/4 c. regular all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

3/4 c. seedless raisins
3/4 c. prunes
1/2 c. candied cherries
1/2 c. walnuts
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. coffee
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. anise seed
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. anise extract
1/4 nutmeg
3 1/4 c. regular all-purpose flour

1
Grind fruits and nuts together.
2
Combine sugar, butter, coffee and molasses in a 3-quart saucepan.
3
Simmer 5 minutes.
4
Cool. Blend in flour and fruit mixture.
5
Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is fine).
6
Shape into 1-inch balls with well floured hands.
7
Place on greased cookie sheets.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.
9
Dip warm cookies in warm glaze.

1310

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. seedless raisins, 3/4 c. prunes, 1/2 c. candied cherries, 1/2 c. walnuts, and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Fruit Cookies

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