FRUITED JEWEL COOKIES
When guests drop in unexpectedly, be ready with these cheerful citrus-flavored tidbits from Patricia Marsh of Phoenix, Arizona. Finely chopped walnuts can be substituted for pecans in the cookie coating.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, preserves, orange zest and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Place pecans in another shallow bowl. Dip each ball into egg white, then into pecans., Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. While still warm, press a cherry half into the center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Shair Ali Shair Ali
[email protected]These cookies are a waste of time and ingredients. They're not even worth the effort to make.
Vanessa chirinos
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Tabraz Ahmad
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would prefer a lighter and fluffier cookie.
Sohail Mikrani
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but I think that was because I didn't chill the dough long enough.
Twice_Once
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for kids.
Powlowski Runolfsdottir
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Maida Nawaz
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and nuts. They're also a fun and healthy snack.
Rokib Tolu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dried fruit, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The orange zest really helps to balance out the sweetness of the fruit.
Abu Naim Bappi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Lesego Masoga
[email protected]I love the bright and cheerful colors of these cookies. They're perfect for a party or a holiday gathering.
Saif Ollha
[email protected]I've tried several different recipes for fruited jewel cookies, and this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and moist, and the flavor is amazing.
M Ex Rana
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, I can whip up a batch in no time. They're also a great last-minute gift.
A 2 Z video
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're also not too sweet, which is perfect for me.
Agbo Esthe
[email protected]I made these cookies exactly as the recipe says and they turned out perfectly. They're so pretty and festive, I can't wait to make them again.
Waras4s _
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and nuts. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.
Waseem Mugheri
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of dried fruit and nuts, but I'm so glad I tried these cookies! They're absolutely delicious.
Nambatya Mariam
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I made them for a holiday party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Lillee
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're soft and chewy with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
BaasJan
[email protected]These cookies are a delightful treat! They're so easy to make and the combination of dried fruit and nuts is perfect. I especially love the addition of the orange zest, which gives them a bright and citrusy flavor.