FRUITCAKE CHRISTMAS COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies —the taste actually gets better over time! —Julia Funkhouser, Carson, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 40 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. (Cookies are best after a few days.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, FatContent 15g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 33mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 168mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.
CUCCIDATI RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It’s the best recipe I’ve found! —Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 40 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the first 7 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Preheat oven to 400°. Roll out each portion between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 16-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spread 1 cup filling lengthwise down the center of each. Starting at a long side, fold dough over filling; fold the other side over the top. Pinch seams and edges to seal. Cut each rectangle diagonally into 1-in. strips. Place seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake until edges are golden brown, 10-14 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over cookies. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, FatContent 4g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 7mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 67mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.
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