COCONUT FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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Brimming with candied fruit, coconut and pecans, these sweet morsels resemble fruitcakes. My grandmother would bake and serve the cookies in decorated miniature paper or foil muffin liners, and I have carried on the tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups chopped pecans
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/4 cups chopped candied cherries
1-1/4 cups chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped dates
2 cups sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in milk. Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Let stand for 24 hours in an airtight container at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Simon Nghinaundipula
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover Christmas fruitcake. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.


Poppy Motlakeng
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the coconut and dried fruit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Ipfi Munzhedzi
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Saheb Khan
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy holiday treat. They're also a great way to use up leftover fruitcake.


Kahara_lovesmemes
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Overall, these cookies are a good, basic recipe. They're easy to make and they taste good. I would definitely recommend them.


Hashi Khatun
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The cookies were a bit dry. I think I would add an extra egg next time.


Shah Hashmi966
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Mian Noman
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


Donald Griffin
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These cookies are so easy to make! I just mixed everything together and popped them in the oven. They were done in no time.


Hamid Awan
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I love the combination of coconut and dried fruit in these cookies. They're perfect for a holiday party or a gift.


gemma cornwell
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fruitcake. I had some fruitcake that was a little dry, but these cookies turned out perfectly moist and delicious.


Abdul Rehmat Baig
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but these cookies changed my mind. They were so moist and flavorful, and the coconut added a nice tropical twist.


Ramin Rahimi
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These coconut fruitcake cookies were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of coconut, dried fruit, and spices was perfect. They were moist and flavorful, and they had just the right amount of sweetness.