Description
If you’re in search of a festive treat to elevate your holiday celebrations, our Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe is just what you need! These delightful cookies are brimming with the vibrant flavors of candied fruits and crunchy nuts, making them a perfect addition to any holiday gathering. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a total baking time of 20 minutes, you can whip up these scrumptious cookies in no time! Their colorful appearance and comforting taste will surely bring joy to your home during this special season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and essences until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the chopped candied fruits and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared trays, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on trays for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg