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Quick and Easy Fruitcake Cookies Recipes

You will love these quick and easy fruitcake cookies - the perfect fruitcake crunch in every cookie bite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 dozen drop cookies, 2 cookies per serving
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 cups candied cherries quartered (red and green)
  • 2 cups candied pineapple cut into small pieces
  • 8 cups pecans coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups flour divided
  • 2 stick butter softened
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Using a very large bowl coat the candied fruit and pecans with ½ cup flour.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • To the butter, add the eggs one at a time, then add the flour, and the bourbon. Mix until the batter is well blended.
  • Pour the batter over the fruit and nut mixture, and mix together on medium speed until everything is well mixed.
  • Portion the batter using a small cookie scoop or drop the dough onto the cookie sheet using two teaspoons. 
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. 
  • Cool on wire racks, then enjoy!

Notes

To give each cookie a crunchy texture, it’s best to make very small, bite size cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 43mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g