SANTA'S FRUIT & NUT COOKIES

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This delightful holiday cookie was given to me by a co-worker. I bring a batch to all of my Christmas parties. -Sherry Turner, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Stir in fruit and nuts., On a floured surface, roll or pat dough into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut into 4x1/2-in. strips. Form into "S" shapes; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ryno Stieler
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Delicious! I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.


Suman Khanal
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These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavors are incredible. I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts, and the cookies are always so festive and colorful.


Jhuma Akther
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These cookies are good, but I think they're a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll probably reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Loren Moore
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts, and the cookies are always so festive and colorful.


salman king
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These cookies are delicious! I especially love the combination of dried cranberries and walnuts. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


BD Rahad
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts, and the cookies are always so festive and colorful.


jimmy perris
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These cookies are a bit dry, but the flavor is good. I think I'll add some more butter next time.


HKSYCO Gaming
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I love these cookies! They're the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and they have a great texture. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Rms Redmi
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These are the best fruit and nut cookies I've ever had! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavors are amazing. I can't believe how easy they are to make.


Binita Pariyar
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These cookies were festive and fun to make! I used a variety of dried fruits and nuts, and the combination of flavors was delicious. The cookies were also very easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again for C