Fruit and Nut Refrigerator Cookies 🍪
Description:
These delightful Fruit and Nut Refrigerator Cookies are a perfect addition to any cookie tray, whether it’s for Christmas, a bake sale, or simply for indulging your sweet tooth. With a tantalizing mix of fruits and nuts, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite. Whip up a batch of these irresistible treats and watch them disappear!
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Sweet, Mixer, < 30 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance
- Aggregated Rating: 5 ⭐
- Review Count: 4
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 43.5
- Fat Content: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 4.4mg
- Sodium Content: 29mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.1g
- Protein Content: 0.6g
Yield: Approximately 96 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening |
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla |
| 1/2 cup | Walnuts |
| 1/2 cup | Pecans |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, margarine, and sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the creamed mixture and mix thoroughly. Use an electric mixer on high power for best results.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture until well combined.
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Add Fruits and Nuts:
- Mix in the walnuts and pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Shape the chilled dough into smooth rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Chill Overnight:
- Wrap the dough rolls in waxed paper or clear wrap and chill them overnight, or until firm.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Slice and Bake:
- Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled dough rolls into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Place the slices on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy these delightful Fruit and Nut Refrigerator Cookies with your favorite hot beverage or as a sweet treat anytime!
These cookies are sure to become a favorite among cookie lovers everywhere, with their irresistible combination of fruity sweetness and nutty crunchiness. Enjoy baking and indulging in these delicious treats! 🎄🍪
