Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

"I LOVE FRUITCAKE. Yes, I'll say it again... I LOVE FRUITCAKE!!! But for those of you who don't (you'll come around eventually!), here's a tempting substitute. You won't even suspect what you're eating... The cardamom takes these over the top! TIME does not include overnight freezing time!"

Original is 114 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (15.6 g)
Calories 47.3
Total Fat - 2.1 g
Saturated Fat - 0.8 g
Cholesterol - 9.5 mg
Sodium - 21.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 6.6 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.3 g
Sugars - 3.4 g
Protein - 0.9 g
Calcium - 5 mg
Iron - 0.2 mg
Vitamin C - 1 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the pecans, fruits and the 1/4 cup flour. Toss to coat well with the flour. Set aside.

Step 2

With an electric mixer, cream the butter. Gradually add the brown sugar, beating well. Add the eggs and beat well.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, soda and cardamom. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well.

Step 4

Stir in the fruit mixture, cover and chill.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 3 portions.. Spoon each portion onto waxed paper, shaping into 12 inch logs. Wrap in the wax paper and freeze at least 24 hours.