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Quick Fruitcake Cookies

Name: Quick Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates; 8 ounces candied cherries, halved; 8 ounces candied pineapple, diced

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Total Time

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

Makes

8 dozen

Updated: Sep. 10, 2022

For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away in the freezer to replenish my yuletide supply.—Bonnie Milner, De Ridder, Louisiana

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
8 ounces candied cherries, halved
8 ounces candied pineapple, diced

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the pecans, dates and fruit.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 159 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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