Taste Like Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Taste Like Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups yellow cake mix; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, at room temperature; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup dried cherries; 1/4 cup white raisins; 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots or pineapple; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup chopped almonds; 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups yellow cake mix
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, at room temperature
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup white raisins
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots or pineapple
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped pecans

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large bowl, blend cake mix, brown sugar.
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Add to dry mixture, the shortening, egg, vanilla and almond extract.
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Fold in cherries, raisins, apricots or pineapples, walnuts, almonds, and pecans or your favorite nut.
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Blend mixture well.
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Drop cookie dough (dough should be sticky, doughy, not too wet), if too wet add a couple of spoonfuls of leftover cake mix to give it the right consistency) by spoonfuls, about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Tip: About 1 minute before cooking time is reached, pull cookies out of oven, they will continue to cook for about 1 minute on hot cookie sheet and begin to cool, creating their own cake like color.
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Cookies can be refrigerated and served at a later time, or put in the freezer.
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To freeze, wrap cookies tightly in freezer wrap, heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic freezer-safe bags.
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Freeze up to 2 months.
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Bring to room temperature for approximately 45 minutes before serving.
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A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
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Food Network Kitchens has not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

451

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups yellow cake mix, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, at room temperature, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Taste Like 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Taste Like Fruitcake Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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