Fruitcake Cookies Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 27 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4 dozen cookies
🎄 Category: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie
🍪 Keywords: Fruit, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the holiday season with these Fruitcake Cookies. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a festive treat for yourself, this recipe promises to satisfy your sweet tooth and fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked goodies.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup candied cherries, chopped
Instructions:
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Sift Flour: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. This step ensures a smooth texture in your cookie dough.
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Cream Shortening: In another bowl, cream the shortening until it’s smooth and creamy. This will create a light and fluffy base for your cookies.
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Add Brown Sugar: Gradually add the dark brown sugar to the creamed shortening, mixing well after each addition. This adds sweetness and moisture to the dough.
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Beat Eggs: Beat the eggs into the mixture one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated and the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
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Combine Ingredients: Slowly add the sifted flour mixture, buttermilk, chopped pecans, mixed dried fruit, chopped dates, and chopped candied cherries to the creamed mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
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Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Chilling the dough helps to enhance the flavors and makes it easier to handle.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature of 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
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Form Cookies: Using a teaspoon, drop the chilled cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about two inches of space between each cookie.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and set around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious Fruitcake Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Storage Tips:
- These Fruitcake Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, you can freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months. Simply thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Fruitcake Cookies that are perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season! 🎄🍪
