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Slice ‘n’ Bake Fruitcake Cookies

Name: Slice 'n' Bake Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch

Makes

5 dozen

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023

A cross between classic fruitcake and buttery cookies, these treats are perfect for Christmas. Each one is chock-full of raisins and candied cherries. —Marlene Robinson, Sexsmith, Alberta

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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, 5-7 minutes. 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; securely wrap each in waxed paper. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 72 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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