Best 6 Frozen Candied Fruit Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful treat of Frozen Candied Fruit Cookies, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of candied fruit with the comforting warmth of freshly baked cookies. These cookies are not just any ordinary dessert; they are a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With three enticing variations – Classic, Citrus, and Tropical – each recipe offers a unique flavor profile that caters to different preferences. Whether you prefer the timeless taste of traditional candied fruit or the refreshing zest of citrus, or the vibrant burst of tropical flavors, these cookies have something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey as we delve into the world of Frozen Candied Fruit Cookies, where every bite is an explosion of taste and joy.

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

HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE DROP COOKIE RECIPE



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An old fashioned recipe for a soft and chewy cookie that is spiced with cinnamon and clove, and filled with candied cherries, dates, and pecans. (AKA. Fruit Drop Cookies)

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter (softened (2 sticks))
2 cups brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp each : ground clove and nutmeg
2 cups candied cherries (cut in half )
2 cups dates (chopped)
1 1/2 cups pecans (chopped)
optional - pecan halves for the top of cookies

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silpat.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and mix for another minute.Pro Tip: crack your eggs into a separate bowl and then pour in, this will help avoid any shell pieces in your cookies!
  • Pour in the buttermilk and vanilla and mix another minute.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.
  • Add the flour a little at a time to the cookie dough mixture, just until combined.
  • Stir/Mix in the candied cherries, dates and chopped pecans. Pro Tip: if you want a more pronounced red and green look, save back 1/2 cup of each color cherries. Then dot the outside of the portioned cookies with the extra pieces.
  • Drop the dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet, about a heaping tablespoon each.
  • If using the pecan half, place on top of each cookie, pressing down to adhere and spread the cookie a little.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes. They will be done when the very outside edge is just starting to turn golden. They are a very soft cookie so they will seem under done in the center, but will firm up as they cool. Watch the first batch and see how long it takes, then use that time for the remaining batches. If you are baking in batches, place the remaining dough in the refrigerator until needed.
  • Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool the rest of the way.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 112 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

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

GLAZED CANDIED FRUIT COOKIES



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Even if your family doesn't care for fruitcake, they'll love these festive cookies studded with candied fruit and pecans. A caramel glaze adds a delectable touch on top. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup chopped candied pineapple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup red candied cherries, chopped
CARAMEL GLAZE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pineapple, pecans and cherries. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 9-in.-long roll; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Beat in confectioners' sugar and milk. Immediately drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made two days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable plastic bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Place wrapped rolls in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, unwrap frozen rolls and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake and decorate as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDIED FRUIT COOKIES



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These no-fuss candied fruit cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they're always a hit at holiday time. -Florence Monson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup each chopped candied cherries and pineapple
3/4 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted
3/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in fruits and nuts. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUITCAKE COOKIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 14h50m

Yield 5 dozen small cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound dried figs
1/4 pound raisins
2 ounces candied cherries, coarsely chopped
2 ounces dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 ounces chopped pecans
Kosher salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 extra-large egg
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Snip off the hard stems of the figs with scissors or a small knife and coarsely chop the figs. In a medium bowl, combine the figs, raisins, cherries, apricots, honey, sherry, lemon juice, pecans, and a pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit overnight at room temperature.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, cloves, superfine sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the egg and mix until incorporated. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt just until combined. Don't over mix! Add the fruits and nuts, including any liquid in the bowl.
  • Divide the dough in half and place each half on the long edge of a 12 by 18-inch piece of parchment or waxed paper. Roll each half into a log, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4-inch thick, making an 18-inch-long roll. Refrigerate the dough for several hours, or until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • With a small, sharp knife, cut the logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the slices 1/2-inch apart on ungreased sheet pans and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 12 milligrams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 7 grams

B. C. CANDIED FRUIT COOKIES



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From an old Betty Crocker Cookbook. Dough roll can be frozen, thaw before slicing. Time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by Shahana

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 6 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup margarine
1 cup icing sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, chopped
1 cup candied cherry

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugar and egg; stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Divide dough in half; shape each half into roll 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours, (Can be frozen at this point if desired).
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut rolls into 1/8 inch slices; place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake about 8 minutes.
  • Remove immediately from baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 61.2, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • To make the candied fruit, you can use any type of fruit you like. Some popular choices include cherries, cranberries, oranges, and lemons.
  • If you don't have time to make candied fruit, you can use store-bought candied fruit instead.
  • The dough for these cookies is very soft, so be sure to chill it before rolling it out.
  • When baking the cookies, be sure to watch them closely so that they don't overcook.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These frozen candied fruit cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with candied fruit and then frozen before baking. This gives the cookies a chewy texture and a delicious flavor that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these frozen candied fruit cookies a try.

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