Fruitcake Cookies
Chewy, delicious fruitcake cookies are a holiday classic.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Author: Heather
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dates, chopped
- 1 cup red cherries, chopped
- 1 cup green cherries, chopped
- 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
In a large bowl, stir together cherries, pineapple, dates, and nuts. Stir in flour and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, mix together shortening, brown sugar and eggs. Mix in cloves and cinnamon.
Pour sugar mixture in with flour mixture and stir until dough is formed. Drop cookies by tablespoon on prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes and let cool on wire rack.
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg