Slice 'n' Bake Fruitcake Cookies
A cross between classic fruitcake and buttery cookies, these treats are perfect for Christmas. Each one is chock-full of raisins and candied cherries.60 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup each red and green candied cherries, chopped
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat
- in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to
- creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in raisins and cherries.
- Shape dough into two 2-in.-thick logs; wrap each in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
- Cut logs into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking
- sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 5 dozen.