Best 7 Coconut Fruitcake Cookies Recipes

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Searching for a delectable treat that embodies the enchanting flavors of the tropics? Look no further than the irresistible coconut fruitcake cookies. These cookies blend the richness of coconut with the warmth of traditional fruitcake, resulting in sweet and tender bites that captivate the senses. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the world of these delightful cookies, discovering their unique ingredients, fascinating history, and a tempting recipe that will make them the stars of your next gathering or special occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT FRUITCAKE



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A neighbor gave me this recipe when we first moved to this small town, saying it dated back to the 1800s and everybody in the area made it. I soon discovered why when I took a taste...and I'm not a fruitcake fan! -Lorraine Groh, Ferryville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 pound chopped mixed candied fruit
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped nuts
Additional candied fruit or nuts and confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in the candied fruit, coconut, raisins and nuts., Press into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 80-90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle candied fruit or nuts.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT FRUITCAKE COOKIES



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Brimming with candied fruit, coconut and pecans, these sweet morsels resemble fruitcakes. My grandmother would bake and serve the cookies in decorated miniature paper or foil muffin liners, and I have carried on the tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups chopped pecans
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/4 cups chopped candied cherries
1-1/4 cups chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped dates
2 cups sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in milk. Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Let stand for 24 hours in an airtight container at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FRUITCAKE COOKIES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup candied cherries, chopped
3 slices candied pineapple, chopped
Half of a 15-ounce box golden raisins, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon in a bowl. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl, then gradually add the eggs. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, blending well. Mix the pecans, cherries, pineapple and raisins in a large bowl, then pour the batter over them. Fold the fruit and nuts into the batter by hand, mixing well. Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and done.

MY GRANDMA'S FRUITCAKE COOKIES



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My grandmother called them Merry Christmas Cookies. This recipe is her own take on fruitcake cookies.

Provided by minky410

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 144

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored cream sherry
7 cups chopped mixed nuts
2 cups chopped raisins
2 cups pitted chopped dates
1 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat together the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating each addition with about 2 tablespoons of milk until all the milk is incorporated and the dough is soft. Beat in the sherry, and mix in the nuts, raisins, dates, pineapple, and cherries until thoroughly mixed. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the bottoms are very lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 20.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

COCONUT FRUITCAKE



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This is another of those family recipes that I copied when I was a teen for my own recipe collection. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Cindy Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb coconut, shredded
1 cup nuts, chopped (English walnuts, black walnuts, pecans or butternuts)
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 lb candied cherry
1 cup white raisins
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter together.
  • Add eggs one at a time and milk.
  • Add sifted ingredients.
  • Add cherries, raisins and coconut making sure they are completely covered with batter.
  • Then add nuts and vanilla.
  • Batter will be very thick.
  • Cut a piece of cardboard the size of bottom of loaf pan and put in pan.
  • Line with wax paper.
  • Then grease well.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake at 300 deg F.
  • for approximately 2 hours.

FRUITCAKE COOKIES



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Make and share this Fruitcake Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rn7092

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped pecans
8 ounces mixed candied fruit
8 ounces chopped dates
4 ounces candied red cherries, chopped
4 ounces green glazed cherries, chopped
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup white wine (may substitute milk, if desired)
1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup of mixture.
  • Combine, pecans, fruit mix, dates and cherries; mix well.
  • Dredge fruit mixture in reserved 1/2 cup flour mixture.
  • Cream butter in a large bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with wine and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Stir in fruit mixture.
  • Drop dough by level teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Makes 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 55.4, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 1.5

FRUITCAKE COOKIES II



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This is one of the recipes that my mom gave that I am putting in our family cookbook. For a slightly more tender cookie use buttermilk in place of the milk.

Provided by Jeri Mortinson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup candied cherries, quartered
1 cup candied mixed citrus peel
½ cup red and green candied cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, measure and sift it again with the baking soda and salt.
  • Cream the shortening add the sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the nuts, dates, cherries and candied peel. Cover and chill dough for several hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drop chilled dough by teaspoons, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with a half of a candied cherry. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 85.2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

Tips

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
  • Be patient. Baking takes time. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a subpar product.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them. This will help them to keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion

Coconut fruitcake cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these coconut fruitcake cookies a try! Remember to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to find your perfect combination. And don't forget to share your creations with friends and family!

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