Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies! This delightful recipe combines the classic flavors of fruitcake into a chewy, cookie form that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a quick prep time and a burst of fruity goodness in every bite, these cookies are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Whether you’re baking them ahead of time or sharing them as gifts, these treats will add joy to any celebration.
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, almond, and lemon essences until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in the candied fruits and pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg