Best 7 Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy Recipes

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Fruitcake cookies are a classic holiday treat that everyone loves. They're packed with candied fruit, nuts, and spices, and they have a chewy, molasses-rich flavor. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make fruitcake cookie recipe, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for fruitcake cookies made easy. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends this holiday season!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK FRUITCAKE COOKIES



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For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away in the freezer to replenish my yuletide supply.-Bonnie Milner, De Ridder, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
8 ounces candied cherries, halved
8 ounces candied pineapple, diced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the pecans, dates and fruit. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FRUITCAKE COOKIES RECIPE



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Fruitcake Cookies are a festive Holiday cookie. The cookies have warm seasonings from cinnamon and nutmeg and festive fruit that is added to fruitcake. A traditional Holiday drop cookie loaded with dried citrus for an easy Christmas cookie.

Provided by Eileen Kelly

Categories     Baking     Christmas Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated white sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups chopped fruitcake mix (Note 1)

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick baking spray, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, mix together the brown sugar, white sugar, and butter until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Once the sugar mixture is well blended, add in the flour mixture, egg, and vanilla. Mix together until blended well, about 1 minute.
  • Gently fold the fruitcake mix into the dough.
  • Use a 1-inch cookie scooper to make 1-inch dough balls and place them on the greased cookie sheet. Keep the dough about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Once the time is done, allow the cookies to cool a bit before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 84 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g

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.

FRUITCAKE COOKIES MADE EASY



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

Provided by Zewbiedoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 40 cookies, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 1/4 ounce) box spice cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
3 tablespoons water, if needed for easier mixing
1 cup mixed candied fruit, chopped
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix well the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir in chopped candied fruit and the chopped nuts. Drop with 1" cookie scoop (making walnut-sized balls) onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Makes about 40 cookies (or more).

FRUITCAKE COOKIES



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
2 cups dark brown sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped candied cherry
1/2 cup candied fruit
1/2 cup dates

Steps:

  • Sift flour with soda and salt.
  • Cream shortening.
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add flour, buttermilk, nuts, mixed fruit, dates, chopped candied cherries; mix well.
  • Chill dough several hours.
  • Then drop by teaspoon two inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Cook 10-12 minutes.
  • You can freeze these cookies until you want them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1877.3, Fat 75.3, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 1021.5, Carbohydrate 291.9, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 179.9, Protein 22.6

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

FRUITCAKE CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies -the taste actually gets better over time! -Julia Funkhouser, Carson, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups dates, finely chopped
4 ounces red candied cherries, halved
4 ounces candied pineapple, diced
1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. (Cookies are best after a few days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have time to make your own candied fruit, you can buy it pre-made.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Bake the cake according to the recipe instructions. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing or frosting.

Conclusion:

Fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed all year round. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious fruitcake at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above for the best results.

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