Better Than Fruitcake Cookies

Better Than Fruitcake Cookies

This recipe makes over 12 dozen small cookies... a great substitution for holiday fruitcake . You can substitute rum-soaked dried apricots and dates instead of glacee'd cherries and figs for an equally tasty cookie.

Calories
107 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine fruits, honey, sherry, lemon juice, salt and walnuts. Cover and marinate overnight.
Step 2
Cream together with butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add egg and mix well. Combine the flour, salt and cloves; gradually blend into the butter mixture. Blend in the fruit and nut mixture
Step 3
Lightly flour work surface and divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll into logs and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Place dough in freezer for at least an hour.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut logs into thin rounds and place on cookie sheet spaced at least 1 inch apart.
Step 5
Bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Better Than Fruitcake Cookies
Better Than Fruitcake Cookies
Better Than Fruitcake Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 3 cups chopped dried figs
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.66666698455811 cup raisins
  • 0.66666698455811 cup candied cherries, chopped
  • 2.5 cups chopped walnuts
  • 0.5 cup super fine sugar
  • 0.33333298563957 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2.6666700839996 cups all-purpose flour

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