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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Christmas Fruitcake Cookies: A Festive Twist You’ll Love

Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Fruitcake Cookies, a playful twist on tradition that brings joy to your holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Candied Fruit chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and extracts to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped candied fruit and pecans into the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, 3-4 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the dough for about 15 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture.

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