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Candied Fruit Cookies

Name: Candied Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 7 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2-1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped; 1/2 cup each chopped candied cherries and pineapple; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted; 3/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

7 dozen

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023

These no-fuss candied fruit cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they're always a hit at holiday time. —Florence Monson, Denver, Colorado

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup each chopped candied cherries and pineapple
3/4 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted
3/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in fruits and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 59 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Candied Fruit Cookies

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