Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
If you’re in search of a festive treat that combines the warmth of holiday flavors with a simple baking process, look no further than these Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies! These delightful cookies blend chewy candied fruits and crunchy pecans into a soft, sweet dough, making them an ideal addition to your holiday cookie tray or an excellent gift for loved ones. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that captures the essence of Christmas cheer, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- 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.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg along with vanilla, almond, and lemon essences; mix until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients while mixing gently.
- Fold in the chopped candied fruits and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg