Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
If you’re in search of a festive treat that captures the spirit of the holidays, look no further than these Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies! Combining sweet candied fruits and crunchy nuts, these delightful cookies provide all the classic flavors of traditional fruitcake in a fun, bite-sized format. Ideal for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying with a warm drink on chilly evenings, they come together quickly—ready to bake in just 35 minutes.
- 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 the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and essences until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped fruits and nuts.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <10mg