Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
Don't let the word "fruitcake" in these yummy Christmas fruitcake cookies scare you off. Real fruitcake isn't bad, and these Christmas cookies are truly scrumptious! Totally worth making - your family and friends will be begging for the recipe.
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
One delicious Christmas recipe to try is a classic gingerbread cookie recipe. These cookies are perfect for the holiday season with their warm spices and sweet molasses flavor. They are fun to decorate with icing and make a great addition to any Christmas cookie platter.
Another festive recipe to try is peppermint bark. This sweet and minty treat is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients like chocolate, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes, you can create a tasty holiday dessert that everyone will love.
If you enjoyed the dried fruit and nut combination in the Christmas Fruitcake Cookies, you might also like making a batch of homemade trail mix. Mix together your favorite dried fruits, nuts, and seeds for a healthy and satisfying snack that is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family.
Overall, there are plenty of delicious Christmas recipes out there to try, from cookies to candies to savory dishes. Get creative in the kitchen and have fun experimenting with different flavors and textures to create a memorable holiday spread for all to enjoy!
Cooking Time15 min
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups mixed candied fruit
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup brandy or dark rum
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 Dash of nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup unbleached sifted flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, soak the candied fruit and raisins in the brandy for 24 hours, stirring the mixture several times during that period.
- When ready to proceed with the recipe, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until they are well combined.
- Add the melted butter, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour,combining well after each addition.
- Stir in the brandied fruits and their liquid and the chopped nuts. Mix well.
- Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake until the cookies are light brown, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool on wire racks.
