Taste Like Fruitcake Cookies Recipes

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BETTER-THAN-FRUITCAKE COOKIES

Mostly fruit and nuts, these sweet and chewy clusters make excellent gifts, freeze well, can be shipped easily, and most importantly, live up to their name. -Lillian Charves, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Better-Than-Fruitcake Cookies image

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine raisins and bourbon. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the pecans, cherries and raisin mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until firm. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 cups raisins
1/4 cup bourbon or unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup red candied cherries, halved
3/4 cup green candied cherries, halved

FRUITCAKE COOKIES

These old-fashioned goodies are fun, colorful and chewy without being sticky. -Dorcas Wright, Guelph, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14



Fruitcake Cookies image

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and oats; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the coconut, dates, cherries and pineapple. , Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple

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



Fruitcake Christmas Cookies image

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.

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups dates, finely chopped
4 ounces red candied cherries, halved
4 ounces candied pineapple, diced
1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

SLICE 'N' BAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

A cross between classic fruitcake and buttery cookies, these treats are perfect for Christmas. Each one is chock-full of raisins and candied cherries.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9



Slice 'n' Bake Fruitcake Cookies image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in raisins and cherries. , Shape dough into two 2-in.-thick logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Cut logs into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup each red and green candied cherries, chopped

QUICK FRUITCAKE COOKIES

For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away in the freezer to replenish my yuletide supply.-Bonnie Milner, De Ridder, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Quick Fruitcake Cookies image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the pecans, dates and fruit. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
8 ounces candied cherries, halved
8 ounces candied pineapple, diced

NANNY'S FRUITCAKE COOKIES

My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a cup of tea. -Amanda Digges, South Windsor, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Nanny's Fruitcake Cookies image

Steps:

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with Triple Sec and toss to combine. Let stand, covered, overnight. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and nutmeg until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in fruit mixture. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 12x3x1-in. rectangular log. Cover; refrigerate overnight or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are light brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

1-2/3 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
1-1/3 cups golden raisins
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
2/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup Triple Sec
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, room temperature
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour

MY GRANDMA'S FRUITCAKE COOKIES

My grandmother called them Merry Christmas Cookies. This recipe is her own take on fruitcake cookies.

Provided by minky410

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 144

Number Of Ingredients 13



My Grandma's Fruitcake Cookies image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat together the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating each addition with about 2 tablespoons of milk until all the milk is incorporated and the dough is soft. Beat in the sherry, and mix in the nuts, raisins, dates, pineapple, and cherries until thoroughly mixed. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the bottoms are very lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 20.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored cream sherry
7 cups chopped mixed nuts
2 cups chopped raisins
2 cups pitted chopped dates
1 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped

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