Best 4 Skidaddle Cookies Canada Recipewfruit Cocktail Recipes

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**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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SKIDADDLE COOKIES



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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

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup fruit cocktail, well drained
1/2 cup walnuts

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

3 c sifted !..flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c butter
1-1/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tsp vanilla
1 c canned fruit cocktail .... 1 cup only!....well drained
1/2 c walnuts...chopped
1 large egg

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



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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

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups drained fruit cocktail (save juice)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups nuts
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup powdered sugar

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



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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

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup raisins
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts

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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