Tropical Pineapple Pecan Fruitcake Cookies 🍍🍪

Recipe: Fruitcake Cookies 🍍🍪

Description:

These Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fruitcake, packed with tropical flavors and nuts. They are perfect for Christmas or any time you crave a taste of the tropics. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a total time of 52 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time!

• Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
• Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven
• Yield: Makes 13 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup eggs (approximately 5 large eggs)
• 1 1/4 cups apple juice

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 953
• Fat Content: 64g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 118.9mg
• Sodium Content: 269.4mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 93.3g
• Fiber Content: 8.2g
• Sugar Content: 66.6g
• Protein Content: 11.4g

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).

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2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the plain flour, cloves, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Mix Fruit and Nuts: In another bowl, combine the diced pineapple, chopped pecans, and 1 cup of the sifted dry ingredients. Mix well to ensure the fruit and nuts are evenly coated.

4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, place the butter and beat it until creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

5. Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar to the creamed butter, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is light and fluffy.

6. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure the eggs are fully incorporated into the batter.

7. Alternate Flour and Juice: Gradually add the remaining sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the apple juice. Mix well after each addition until you have a smooth batter.

8. Combine Mixtures: Add the fruit and nut mixture to the batter and mix until well combined. Ensure that the fruit and nuts are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

9. Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto greased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading during baking.

10. Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges and set in the center.

11. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

These Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season or any time you’re craving a taste of the tropics. Enjoy the delicious blend of pineapple, pecans, and spices in every bite!