Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies, a delightful twist on traditional fruitcake. Combining vibrant candied fruits and crunchy nuts, these cookies deliver a chewy texture that captures the essence of festive treats. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, they come together quickly and require minimal tools. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy the rich flavors of the season without any hassle. Whether enjoyed alongside a warm beverage or presented on a colorful platter, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
- 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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and essences; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in chopped candied fruits and pecans gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider using walnuts or almonds instead of pecans. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to help prevent spreading during baking. You can also customize by adding dried fruits like cranberries for extra flavor.