Indulge in a delightful holiday treat with our Fruitcake Cookies with Rum Glaze, a delectable fusion of traditional fruitcake flavors in a bite-sized cookie form. These cookies are bursting with a medley of candied fruits, nuts, and spices, capturing the essence of the classic fruitcake in a more convenient and portable package. The rum glaze adds an extra layer of richness and sophistication, making these cookies perfect for festive gatherings or as a special holiday gift.
In addition to the Fruitcake Cookies with Rum Glaze, this article also features two other tempting recipes: Cranberry Orange Scones and Eggnog Pound Cake. The Cranberry Orange Scones offer a delightful balance of tart cranberries and sweet oranges, while the Eggnog Pound Cake is a classic holiday treat that is sure to impress your friends and family.
All three recipes are easy to follow and include step-by-step instructions to ensure success in your baking endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are perfect for creating delicious and festive treats that will bring joy to your holiday table.
MY GRANDMA'S FRUITCAKE COOKIES
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
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
RUM FRUITCAKE COOKIES
I love these cookies because they are so full of fruit and lots of raisins. It came from a Favorite Brand Names cookbook. I have been making them for Christmas for the past few years and everybody loves them! My co-workers love them too, so I always have to make them some too! I hate making fruitcake so these are much easier! I line my cookie sheets with parchment paper so they don't burn. My oven is quite hot so I lower the temperature by twenty five degrees. I don't bake them for as long because my oven is so hot. I bake them for eight minutes and they are just a nice shade of brown. Hope you like them!
Provided by Aunty Pen
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit( or lower) Lightly grease cookie sheets or use parchment paper. Set aside. Beat sugar and shortening in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs, orange juice and rum extract, beat 2 minutes.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Add candied fruit, raisins and nuts. Stir into creamed mixture. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes (or not as long, depending on oven heat) Let cookies stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.6, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 910.4, Carbohydrate 108.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 50.5, Protein 14.4
FRUITCAKE COOKIES
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 14h50m
Yield 5 dozen small cookies
Number Of Ingredients 15
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
FESTIVE RUM FRUITCAKE COOKIES
These little gems don't get passed from house to house, neighbor to neighbor nor holiday to holiday year after year! They get eaten as fast as you can make them!! Candied fruit, rum and assorted nuts all packed into a delicious buttery cookie...what could be better? :D (photo from bing images)
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Beat shortening and sugar in mixer bowl til fluffy. Add eggs, orange juice and rum extract. Beat 2 minutes longer.
- 2. Combine flour, baking powder and soda, and salt in small bowl. I use a whisk, it mixes dry ingredients so much better. Add fruit and nuts. Stir into creamed mixture.
- 3. Drop by rounded tablespoons full onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 12 minutes +, or til golden. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets for 2 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely. *Can drizzle accross with rum-flavored powdered suagr icing, or dip halfway into white chocolate and let harden if desired. *See Icings and Glazes for recipe.
Tips:
- Choose the right fruitcake recipe: Not all fruitcake recipes are created equal. Look for a recipe that is specifically designed for cookies, as these will be more likely to hold their shape and have a chewy texture.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your cookies. Use fresh, ripe fruit and unsalted butter for the best results.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies lighter and airier.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the cookies from curdling.
- Stir in the dry ingredients gradually: This will help to prevent the cookies from becoming tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent the cookies from burning.
- Let the cookies cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze to set properly.
Conclusion:
Fruitcake cookies with rum glaze are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these cookies at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cookies turn out perfect.
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