Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies
My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a cup of tea. —Amanda Digges, South Windsor, Connecticut
Ingredients
- 1-2/3 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1-1/3 cups golden raisins
- 1 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
- 2/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
Reviews
These cookies look beautiful and festive and they taste great. My husband commented that it's like having just the best parts of fruitcake without the aspects that he doesn't enjoy as much. I would make these again.
I made Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies for Christmas last year and they were a colorful and delicious addition to my cookie platters. Definitely great with a cup of coffee! This recipe is a keeper!
These are a great twist on fruit cake. They are lovely on a plate. The recipe is simple and they are so good.
Made as directed and these turned out surprisingly moist. Delicious. I'll make them again.