Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
If you’re on the hunt for a festive treat to brighten your holiday gatherings, look no further than these Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies. Bursting with flavor from candied fruits and nuts, these cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and chewy that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Quick to prepare and easy to bake, this recipe is a wonderful way to create cherished memories in the kitchen. Whether enjoyed warm or stored for later, these colorful cookies are sure to bring joy to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 candied red cherries
- 1 cup chopped candied green cherries
- 1 cup roughly chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and essences; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture while stirring gently.
- Fold in the chopped fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded portions onto prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden around the edges. Allow cooling on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg