**Skidaddle Cookies: A Canadian Treat with a Twist**
In the vast culinary landscape of Canada, one sweet treat stands out with its unique combination of flavors and textures: the Skidaddle Cookie. These delightful cookies, also known as Canadian Fruitcake Cookies or Fruit Surprise Cookies, are a nostalgic delight that has been passed down through generations. With their chewy oatmeal base, sweet dried fruit, and hidden pockets of tangy fruit cocktail, Skidaddle Cookies offer a burst of flavor in every bite. This article presents two variations of this classic recipe, one that stays true to tradition and another that adds a modern twist with a surprise ingredient. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious results, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a taste of Canadiana or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family, Skidaddle Cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
SKIDADDLE COOKIES
From the Laura Secord Canadian Cookbook: These cookies are frequently packed in the lunch boxes carried by hunters in New Brunswick and Southern Ontario. Posted for ZWT4
Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 56m
Yield 5 dozen, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla.
- Beat in the egg and fruit cocktail.
- Stir in the dry ingredients and add the walnuts.
- Drop batter from a teaspoon about 2 inches about on a greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 120.8, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.9
"SKIDADDLE COOKIES" CANADA RECIPE,W/FRUIT COCKTAIL
I was visiting my Canadian relatives and was served these delicious cookies. Naturally I asked for the recipe ! And learned the history behind them. They are called "SKIDADDLE" for Skidaddle Ridge, Canada, because it was a hideout for draft dodgers during the American Civil War. You can learn more by goggling the name. For what...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Snacks
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. (YES...sifting, really helps) Cream together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat in the egg and the 1 cup drained fruit cocktail
- 2. Stir in the dry ingredients and add the walnuts Drop batter from a teaspoon about 2 inches apart on a greased bking sheet. bake in a 350 oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. makes about 6 dozen cookies, according to the size of the cookies you make. Enjoy.... these are really good.
FRUIT COCKTAIL COOKIES
Make and share this Fruit Cocktail Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Countrywife
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 21m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix shortening, sugar and eggs.
- Add fruit cocktail, vanilla, raisins and nuts.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
- Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet.
- Bake 11-12 minutes at 400°F.
- Cool.
- Mix powdered sugar and butter with enough of the saved juice to make a thin icing.
- Frost when cool.
FRUIT COCKTAIL DROP COOKIES
A flavorful cookie with fruit and nuts. Great for a picnic!
Provided by Judy Sommavilla
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves, stir into the creamed mixture. Carefully fold in the raisins, fruit cocktail and nuts, try not to crush the fruit.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to12 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 57.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
Tips:
- Use room temperature butter for a creamier cookie.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Skidaddle cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make Canadian treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to bake sales. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these classic cookies that everyone will love.
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