MIXED FRUIT-AND-NUT COOKIES
These hearty cookies are packed with wholesome dried fruits and nuts. They borrow their delicious flavors from the traditional holiday fruitcake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Put butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth. Add sugars, and mix until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs one at a time until combined; mix in vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in coconut, apricots, dates, macadamias, and pistachios.
- Drop batter, 2 heaping tablespoons at a time, onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer cookies on parchment paper to a wire rack to cool completely.
FRUITCAKE CHRISTMAS COOKIES
As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies -the taste actually gets better over time! -Julia Funkhouser, Carson, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. (Cookies are best after a few days.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FRUIT 'N' NUT COOKIES
Once after making a fruit cake, I had some fruit and nuts left over. I mixed them into a basic cookie dough along with pineapple and coconut. These soft, colorful cookies are a nice addition to a Christmas dessert tray.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FRUIT AND NUT COOKIES
Here is one of my favorite cookies. My Mom used to tell me that these were healthy breakfast cookies and would pack a couple in my lunch if I didn't have time to eat breakfast before school.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 24m
Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine brown sugar, sugar and vegetable oil thoroughly.
- Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
- Blend in banana, walnuts, coconut and raisins.
- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
- Add to first mixture along with oats.
- Blend until well combined.
- Shape dough into 1" balls; place on parchment paper lined baking sheet and press down with a fork which has been dipped in warm water.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
CHRISTMAS FRUIT DROP COOKIES
Why wait for the holidays to make a chewy, fruit- and nut-packed homemade cookie? They're delicious.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, buttermilk and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until blended, or mix with spoon. Gradually stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cherries, dates and chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Place a pecan half on each cookie.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched lightly. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg
CHOCOLATE FRUIT N NUT COOKIES
Filled with fruit, nuts, chocolate and loads of flavor, these traditional Italian treats hit the spot. We enjoy them at Christmas with a hot beverage.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar and honey. Bring to a full boil. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and fruit. Stir in flour until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased and floured baking sheets. Spread batter with a spoon to form 2-1/2-in. circles. Bake at 350° until edges are lightly browned, 6-9 minutes. Cool on pans for 1 minute before carefully removing to waxed paper to cool completely. For coating, combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted. Spread 1 teaspoonful over the bottom of each cookie. When chocolate is almost set, draw wavy lines with a fork or cake decorating comb. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MIXED FRUIT AND NUT COOKIES
You can try any combination of dried fruits and nuts to make delicious variations of this cookie. Bananas, mangoes, and macadamias lend a tropical note; hazelnuts and pecans go well with figs, pears, and cranberries.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degree. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed until smooth. Add the sugars, and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined; beat in vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture all at once, and beat on low speed until combined. Add coconut, apricots, cherries, almonds, and pistachios; beat until combined.
- Drop batter 2 heaping tablespoons at a time onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Remove from oven, and transfer cookies on parchment-paper lining to a wire rack to cool completely.
FRUIT AND NUT OATMEAL COOKIES
Make and share this Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Dessert
Time 38m
Yield 54 cookies, about
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a big bowl beat butter and shortening, using an electric mixer on medium to high speed, for 30 seconds.
- Add in sugars, orange peel, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
- Beat in eggs and orange juice until combined; beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour, oats, dried fruit, and nuts with a wooden spoon.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute; transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
- To make icing: in a bowl, stir the sifted powdered sugar and enough orange juice to make drizzling consistency; drizzle icing over cookies; let icing dry.
- To store: place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover; store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze undrizzled cookies up to 3 months; thaw cookies and drizzle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 49.8, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.2, Protein 1.6
FRUIT AND NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
This is a great looking cookie on a tray of mixed cookies. Good at christmas or for bazaars or church fellowships. Or just for cookie lovers everywhere. Don't know where the recipe came from. I've had it for years.
Provided by Dorel
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 96 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- Cream shortening, butter or margarine and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly, I use my electric mixture usually on high power to really whip it up good.
- Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture.
- Mix well.
- Add fruit and nuts.
- Chill for at least 1/2 hour for easier handling.
- Shape dough into smooth rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap in waxed paper or clear wrap and chill overnight or until firm.
- Slice with sharp knife in 1/4 inch slices.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
DROP NUT COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs and beat for 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, salt, sour milk, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Drop cookies 3 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 minutes. Chopped dates can be added for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 121.2 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
SUGARLESS FRUIT AND NUT COOKIES
Make and share this Sugarless Fruit and Nut Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan,boil together the raisins, chopped dates, chopped apples and water on low heat for 3 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then add margarine, flour, baking soda and chopped nuts. Mix well; refrigerate overnight.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.Bake at 350 degrees.
- 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 199.7, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 12.7, Protein 2.7
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