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Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies for a Festive Holiday Treat

Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies capture traditional fruitcake flavors in delightful bite-sized pieces, perfect for sharing during the festive season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract or fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Festive Mix-ins
  • 1 cup candied fruit chopped into ¼ inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped, can substitute with walnuts or omit

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie sheets
  • spatula
  • wire rack

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 softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add one egg along with vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts and blend until smooth.
  4. Whisk all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chopped candied fruit and pecans using a spatula.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing them 3-4 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden edges are formed and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Coat chopped candied fruit with flour to prevent clumping and store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to retain moisture.

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