FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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These old-fashioned goodies are fun, colorful and chewy without being sticky. -Dorcas Wright, Guelph, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and oats; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the coconut, dates, cherries and pineapple. , Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MD.JAHANGIR MEDIA
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover fruitcake.


Ahsan Nazeer
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit.


fatima lawan
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party.


Sha'ron Pryor
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I love the chewy texture and the fruity flavor.


Bile xassan Axmad
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover fruitcake.


Notorious Bledsoe
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit.


Stef Gonzalez
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party.


bhandari puspa1212
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I love the chewy texture and the fruity flavor.


Danni Deutsch
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fruitcake.


Robert Z
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I highly recommend these fruitcake cookies!


Jacob Young
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Charles Ndyabawe
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies.


Desmond Ofosu
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These cookies are a great way to get your kids involved in baking.


Emmanuel Judith
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I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfectly.


Justine Phiri
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Kathy Corry
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


B2K Khan
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These fruitcake cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I love that they're made with real fruit, and they're not too sweet.


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