Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes Recipe

Name: Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light molasses; 1/4 cup water; 1 package (15 ounces) raisins; 1 pound candied fruit, chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 cup chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup light molasses
1/4 cup water
1 package (15 ounces) raisins
1 pound candied fruit, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped nuts

1
In a small saucepan, combine molasses and water; add raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in candied fruit and vanilla. Cool.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 eggs at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add fruit mixture, mixing well. Fold in nuts.
3
Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups almost full. Bake at 325u00b0 for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

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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 cup light molasses, 1/4 cup water, 1 package (15 ounces) raisins, 1 pound candied fruit, chopped, and more.

Yes, Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes 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.

Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes

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