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.

Susanna Lopez
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These cookies are amazing! I highly recommend them.


Friend Vlogs
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I've tried many fruit and nut cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and flavorful, and the combination of fruits and nuts is perfect.


Anika Yesmin
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


MD࿐Shipon༻ Sheikh
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Renata Gonzales
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These cookies are so good! I've made them several times and they always turn out perfectly.


Stasia Rose
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Laura Perez-Bernal
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the combination of fruits and nuts, and the dough was so easy to work with.