NANNY'S FRUITCAKE COOKIES
My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a cup of tea. -Amanda Digges, South Windsor, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with Triple Sec and toss to combine. Let stand, covered, overnight. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and nutmeg until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in fruit mixture. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 12x3x1-in. rectangular log. Cover; refrigerate overnight or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are light brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Gwendolyn Williams
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried fruits and nuts.
ernest simelane
[email protected]I'm not a fan of dried fruits, so I omitted them from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.
Optic
[email protected]These cookies are a lot of work to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!
Seh Rish
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rajankumarmandal Rajankumarmandal
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Sagor Sumaiya
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're my go-to holiday cookie recipe.
Jesse Lovell
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
Khadar Ahmed
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Liz Pacheco
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to be appreciated by everyone who receives them.
zara Rahman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts.
Oladipupo Eniola
[email protected]My family loved these cookies! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again for Christmas.
Godwin Sirawa
[email protected]These Nanny's Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful holiday treat! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They're soft and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness. The dried fruits and nuts add a nice festive touch.