Little Fruitcake Bites Recipe
Description:
These little beauties are perfect additions to your Christmas cookie platter, offering a delightful mix of fruits and nuts. They freeze exceptionally well, making them ideal for preparing ahead of time. Pack them in a tin with a tight-fitting lid for convenient gifting. For an extra festive touch, consider adding a dab of marzipan or decorating with a tiny holly leaf.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)
Servings: Approximately 60 fruitcake bites
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 65.6
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 9.2mg
- Sodium: 40.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.8g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 3.6g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Golden raisins | 1/4 cup |
| Dark raisins | 1/4 cup |
| Dark rum | 1/2 cup |
| Brandy | 1/4 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 1 1/2 |
| Flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Nutmeg | 1/2 tsp |
| Allspice | 3/4 tsp |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Dates | 1/2 cup |
| Pecans | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
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Prepare Raisins: Pour the rum over the golden and dark raisins in a bowl, covering them with plastic wrap. Allow them to marinate for several hours or overnight.
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, stirring until well combined.
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Add Raisins and Milk: Stir in the marinated raisins along with any remaining rum, and add the milk to the mixture.
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Incorporate Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped dates and pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Prepare Muffin Tins: Line miniature muffin tins with festive Christmas paper liners or plain ones, depending on your preference.
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Fill the Muffin Tins: Fill each lined muffin cup about 3/4 full with the prepared batter.
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Bake: Place the filled muffin tins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the tops of the fruitcake bites spring back lightly when touched.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the fruitcake bites to cool slightly in the muffin tins before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delightful holiday treats!
These Little Fruitcake Bites are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, making them a wonderful addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Whether you enjoy them alongside other Christmas cookies or gift them to loved ones, these bites are sure to spread joy and festive cheer! 🎄✨
