Aunt Bert's Fruitcake Cookies

Aunt Bert's Fruitcake Cookies

Like bite-size rich fruitcakes, this big batch of Christmas cookies is loaded with bourbon-soaked dried fruit, candied fruit, and pecans.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
204 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place raisins, candied cherries, dates, and candied pineapple in a bowl; stir in 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey; set aside to soak.
Step 2
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Step 4
Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 5
Beat one egg at a time into the butter mixture; beat in vanilla extract and cinnamon with last egg.
Step 6
Stir pecans and fruit mixture into butter mixture; stir in self-rising flour alternately with remaining bourbon whiskey as needed to form a soft dough.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven just until cookies begin to look dry, about 30 minutes.
Step 8
Cool cookies on a wire rack; store in a sealed container lined with waxed paper.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped
  • 1 pound white raisins
  • 6 slices candied pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup bourbon whiskey, divided, or as needed
  • 28 ounces pecans, chopped

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