Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies. Bursting with colorful candied fruits and crunchy pecans, these cookies offer a chewy texture and a delightful blend of flavors. They’re quick to prepare, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or cozy moments by the fire with a cup of tea. In just 35 minutes, you can create a batch that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or looking for a homemade gift, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon essence
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped candied pineapple
- 1 cup chopped red cherries
- 1 cup chopped green cherries
- 1 cup roughly chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and essences until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in candied fruits and nuts until evenly mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg