BETTER THAN FRUITCAKE COOKIES
This recipe makes over 12 dozen small cookies... a great substitution for holiday fruitcake . You can substitute rum-soaked dried apricots and dates instead of glacee'd cherries and figs for an equally tasty cookie.
Provided by Frieda
Categories Desserts Cookies Refrigerator Cookie Recipes
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine fruits, honey, sherry, lemon juice, salt and walnuts. Cover and marinate overnight.
- Cream together with butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add egg and mix well. Combine the flour, salt and cloves; gradually blend into the butter mixture. Blend in the fruit and nut mixture
- Lightly flour work surface and divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll into logs and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Place dough in freezer for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut logs into thin rounds and place on cookie sheet spaced at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 14.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
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Alea
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
JAEVI DADZ MUSIK
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness.
Wasim Aleem
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover fruitcake. They're also a great way to introduce kids to fruitcake in a more palatable way.
Jr Whitbeck
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It gives them a nice nutty flavor and makes them a bit healthier than traditional fruitcake cookies.
Tjingani Machongo
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids. They love the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor.
Jasmine Akoon
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Kaylee Durgan
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to put a smile on everyone's face.
Malikharis Arif
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're also very flavorful, thanks to the fruitcake and spices.
ZA3EM FF
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
Jennifer Kamsi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness.
Taimoor Aitzaz
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fruitcake. They're also a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays.
Esther Anamaindo
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The combination of fruitcake and spices is really delicious. I also like that they're not too sweet.
Wankumbu Simbule
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday cookie, and they're also great for bake sales and potlucks.
Summer Jee
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have them on hand for unexpected guests.
Sk Alom
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It gives them a nice nutty flavor and makes them a bit healthier than traditional fruitcake cookies.
Unknown Baloch
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover fruitcake. They're also a great way to introduce kids to fruitcake in a more palatable way.
Md anju Mia
[email protected]I was skeptical about trying these cookies, but I'm so glad I did. They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be adding them to my holiday baking rotation.
WAQAS PRINCE 302
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but these cookies changed my mind. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture is amazing.
Zaffar Abbas
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making them again next year.