Best 6 Chocolate Fruit N Nut Cookies Recipes

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Chocolate fruit n nut cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich taste of chocolate with the sweetness of fruit and the crunch of nuts for a symphony of flavors in your mouth. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to fancy parties, and they are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. With so many different variations of this cookie, finding the best recipe can be a daunting task. This article will explore some of the most popular recipes for chocolate fruit n nut cookies, providing tips and tricks for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE FRUIT N NUT COOKIES



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Filled with fruit, nuts, chocolate and loads of flavor, these traditional Italian treats hit the spot. We enjoy them at Christmas with a hot beverage.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar and honey. Bring to a full boil. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and fruit. Stir in flour until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased and floured baking sheets. Spread batter with a spoon to form 2-1/2-in. circles. Bake at 350° until edges are lightly browned, 6-9 minutes. Cool on pans for 1 minute before carefully removing to waxed paper to cool completely. For coating, combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted. Spread 1 teaspoonful over the bottom of each cookie. When chocolate is almost set, draw wavy lines with a fork or cake decorating comb. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUIT 'N' NUT COOKIES



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Once after making a fruit cake, I had some fruit and nuts left over. I mixed them into a basic cookie dough along with pineapple and coconut. These soft, colorful cookies are a nice addition to a Christmas dessert tray.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MIXED FRUIT-AND-NUT COOKIES



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These hearty cookies are packed with wholesome dried fruits and nuts. They borrow their delicious flavors from the traditional holiday fruitcake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 1/2 cups chopped macadamia nuts
1 1/2 cups chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Put butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth. Add sugars, and mix until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs one at a time until combined; mix in vanilla.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in coconut, apricots, dates, macadamias, and pistachios.
  • Drop batter, 2 heaping tablespoons at a time, onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer cookies on parchment paper to a wire rack to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CHIP, NUT COOKIES



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Very easy to make and i just love them. The best cookie recipe i have. Try different nuts to suit your taste, try different chocolates as well. You could add fruit to recipe. Really - you can adjust the recipe in anyway, fashion or form to create your personnal taste. I know you'll love these cookies

Provided by Shane Wright

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 112 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups butter
24 ounces chocolate chips
4 cups flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups sugar
18 ounces Hershey Bars
5 cups blended oatmeal
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups nuts, chopped (Your Choice)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Blend Oatmeal to a fine powder.
  • Cream the butter and both Sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then mix togeter with flour (Sifted), oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and the soda.
  • Once all combines, work in the Chocolate chips, hersheys bar and the chopped nuts until evenly spread.
  • Roll into Balls and place on a baking sheet, bake for 10 minutes at 375 Degrees F.
  • Allow to cool on airing tray, as the cookie cool's it'll harded.

CHOCOLATE NUT COOKIES



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I know everyone has their own version of the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie, but in our house this is the ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. The walnuts give it a real nice "grown up" edge and the Demerara sugar...it's just plain heavenly. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! FOODBIT: It's imperative to the success of this recipe that the ingredients and/or brands not be substituted.

Provided by HOUSEMANAGER Charle

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup Golden Crisco Shortening
1 1/4 cups packed demerara sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F.
  • CREAM shortening and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until light.
  • ADD egg, milk and vanilla, beating until thoroughly blended.
  • COMBINE flour, salt and soda. Add to creamed mixture gradually, beating just until blended.
  • STIR in semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnuts with a spoon.
  • DROP cookie dough by heaping spoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets.
  • BAKE for 10 minutes on center rack. Cool for 2 minutes, then remove to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 1.1

CHOCOLATE FRUIT BARS II



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A soft bar cookie for chocolate lovers.

Provided by Martha

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup instant cocoa powder
1 cup shredded coconut
⅓ cup raisins
½ cup cornflakes cereal
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon sherry
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a 7 or 8 inch square pan.
  • Put all ingredients (except chocolate squares) into mixing bowl: mix well together. Press into pan; smooth surface.
  • Melt chocolate in double broiler; spread evenly over top of mixture. Score with fork. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into small bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to finely chop the nuts. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Line the baking sheets with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make them easy to remove.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack. This will help them set and prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

These chocolate fruit and nut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With their rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and abundance of nuts and dried fruit, these cookies are a delightful indulgence that you won't be able to resist. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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