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Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe
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If you’re searching for a festive treat that captures the spirit of the holiday season, look no further than Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies! These delightful cookies blend the nostalgic flavors of traditional fruitcake with the fun and ease of cookie baking. Each bite is a perfect harmony of sweet candied fruits and crunchy pecans, making them an excellent addition to your dessert table or a thoughtful gift for friends and neighbors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies are family-friendly and can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring you’ll have a delicious treat ready for any gathering. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, they promise to bring warmth and joy throughout the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond essence
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon essence
  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped candied pineapple
  • 1 cup chopped candied red cherries
  • 1 cup chopped candied green cherries
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in an egg along with vanilla, almond, and lemon essences.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mix to your wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in chopped candied pineapple, cherries, and pecans.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  6. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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