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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Delicious Christmas Fruitcake Cookies You’ll Love to Share

Try these delightful Christmas Fruitcake Cookies that redefine traditional flavor in tasty, bite-sized treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Candied Fruits (chopped) coated in flour
  • 0.5 cup Pecans (chopped) or walnuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and extracts, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped candied fruits and nuts evenly.
  7. Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the cookie sheet, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies improve in flavor over time, making them perfect for make-ahead preparations.

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