Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies! This delightful treat combines sweet candied fruits and crunchy pecans into a soft, chewy cookie that captures the joy of the holiday season. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights in, these cookies are not only quick to make but also allow for personal touches based on your preferences. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a batch of colorful, flavorful cookies ready to impress your friends and family. Bake up some holiday cheer with this simple recipe!
- 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
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg along with the vanilla, almond, and lemon essences until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together plain flour, salt, and baking soda; then gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped candied fruits and pecans to ensure even distribution.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg