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Nutty Chocolate Chip Fruitcake Cookies

Fruitcake Cookies, filled with candied fruit, chocolate chips and nuts, the perfect Christmas Cookie recipe. An easy holiday dessert.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (with at least 11.5 % protein)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt*
  • 1 cup candied fruit
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (unsweetened or milk)
  • 1/2 cup nuts (hazelnut, walnuts or almonds) (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons butter (softened)*
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon rum extract
*If you use unsalted butter then use ¼ teaspoon salt.

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt, then stir in the candied fruit, chocolate chips and nuts.
  2. Beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes, then add the egg, orange juice and rum extract.  Beat for two minutes.
  3. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix to combine. (If you wish at this point you can chill the dough for 30-60 minutes). Drop by spoonfuls on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Cover the cookie sheets with plastic wrap and chill for 15-20 minutes while the oven is pre-heating. Remove from the fridge and bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). 
  5. Let cool on pan for approximately 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Once the cookie dough is mixed you can cover the bowl and chill for 30-60 minutes. You can also chill the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets for 15-20 minutes while the oven is heating. This will help to keep the cookies from spreading.
  • The cookies should be stored in an airtight container and will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • The unbaked cookie balls can also be frozen for up to 3 months, freeze the balls first on a cookie sheet then move to a freezer safe container. They can be baked without thawing although they will take a bit longer to bake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 41mg (2%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 34mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.