Glazed Italian Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Glazed Italian Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

1
In a large bowl, beat butter, cream and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts and dried fruit (mixture will be crumbly). Press mixture together to form a ball.
2
Divide dough in half; shape each into an 8-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach drizzling consistency. Remove from heat; drizzle over cooled cookies.
6
Place wrapped logs in a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed.

1496

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup half-and-half cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Glazed Italian 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.

Glazed Italian Fruitcake Cookies

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