Best 4 Fruit Cocktail Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of tantalizing fruit cocktail cookie recipes. These treats are a burst of fruity flavors encased in a crisp and crumbly cookie crust. From classic fruit cocktail cookies adorned with a sweet glaze to tropical-inspired variations bursting with pineapple, cherry, and coconut, our recipes cater to every taste and occasion. Whether you're looking for a nostalgic treat reminiscent of childhood or a vibrant addition to your cookie platter, these recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

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FRUIT COCKTAIL DROP COOKIES



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A flavorful cookie with fruit and nuts. Great for a picnic!

Provided by Judy Sommavilla

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup raisins
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves, stir into the creamed mixture. Carefully fold in the raisins, fruit cocktail and nuts, try not to crush the fruit.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to12 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 57.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

FRUIT COCKTAIL COOKIES



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Make and share this Fruit Cocktail Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Countrywife

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 21m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups drained fruit cocktail (save juice)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups nuts
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, sugar and eggs.
  • Add fruit cocktail, vanilla, raisins and nuts.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  • Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 11-12 minutes at 400°F.
  • Cool.
  • Mix powdered sugar and butter with enough of the saved juice to make a thin icing.
  • Frost when cool.

FRUIT COCKTAIL COOKIES



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these cookies were some of my favorites as child, my granma always made them for christmas or sometimes just because i begged her for them. :)

Provided by rebecca jackson

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c shortning
1 c brown sugar
1 c white sugar
3 eggs
4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
2 c fruit cocktail (drained)
1 c raisins (optional)
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. cream together white sugars and eggs together, until light
  • 2. mix dry ingredients together and add to the creamed mixture
  • 3. add fruit cocktail, raisens, and vanilla
  • 4. drop by teaspoon full on a greased cookie sheet
  • 5. bake at 350 until lightly brown, remove and cool

"SKIDADDLE COOKIES" CANADA RECIPE,W/FRUIT COCKTAIL



I was visiting my Canadian relatives and was served these delicious cookies. Naturally I asked for the recipe ! And learned the history behind them. They are called "SKIDADDLE" for Skidaddle Ridge, Canada, because it was a hideout for draft dodgers during the American Civil War. You can learn more by goggling the name. For what...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c sifted !..flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c butter
1-1/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tsp vanilla
1 c canned fruit cocktail .... 1 cup only!....well drained
1/2 c walnuts...chopped
1 large egg

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. (YES...sifting, really helps) Cream together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat in the egg and the 1 cup drained fruit cocktail
  • 2. Stir in the dry ingredients and add the walnuts Drop batter from a teaspoon about 2 inches apart on a greased bking sheet. bake in a 350 oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. makes about 6 dozen cookies, according to the size of the cookies you make. Enjoy.... these are really good.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the fruit. This will help to prevent the fruit from getting bruised or mashed.
  • If you don't have any fresh fruit on hand, you can use frozen fruit instead. Just be sure to thaw it before using.
  • You can add other ingredients to your fruit cocktail cookies, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Fruit cocktail cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of fruit cocktail cookies that everyone will love.

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