GINGERBREAD FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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Here's a recipe that combines two holiday classics-gingerbread and fruitcake-into one yummy favorite. I spread on a simple glaze made from confectioners' sugar and orange juice. -Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup water
1 container (8 ounces) chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, melted butter and water to form a soft dough. Stir in candied fruit, pecans and raisins. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to reach desired consistency. Spread or drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

lorenzo Chairez
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Overall, I really enjoyed these gingerbread fruitcake cookies. They're a delicious and festive holiday treat.


Durene Johnson
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Turyahebwa Eliablee
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I love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. They fill the whole house with a warm, inviting aroma.


Santosh gs
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. They're also really easy to make.


Vim Kumar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly.


Lisa Foster
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Zenitha Mashitoa
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I love the addition of dried fruit in these cookies. It gives them a nice chewy texture and extra flavor.


Atizaz Alam
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These cookies are perfect for the holidays! They're festive and delicious.


Shaibu mumeen
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and have a great balance of spices.


sanjay bk
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the spices and fruit complement each other.


9qwe
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Not a fan of the texture of these cookies. They're a bit too chewy for me.


Deepak pariyar Pariyar Deepak
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These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Masimba Chatima
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I love the combination of spices in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat.


BILLY BONES
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


main Azmat
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I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but these cookies changed my mind! They're moist and flavorful, with a delicious hint of ginger.


Hafiza Meerub Fatima
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These gingerbread fruitcake cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're perfectly spiced and have just the right amount of chewiness.