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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Irresistibly Soft Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe to Delight

Delight your family with these Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe, a soft and festive twist on traditional fruitcake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 large egg or flaxseed meal for vegan
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract or more vanilla
  • 1 tsp lemon extract or lemon zest
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup candied fruits or chopped raisins or cherries
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts or almonds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the egg and extracts—vanilla, almond, and lemon. Mix on medium speed until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the candied fruits and pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop heaping amounts of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 3-4 inches apart. Aim for about 12-15 dough mounds.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overbaking and consider chilling the dough for 15 minutes before baking.

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