Fancy Holiday Cookies

Prep: 180 min Cook: 12 min Cuisine: American

These festive holiday cookies are buttery and tender with a delightful crunch from pecans and bursts of sweetness from candied cherries. Flavored with rum or vanilla extract, they are perfect for sharing at celebrations or indulging in during cozy winter days. Their colorful appearance makes them a cheerful addition to any cookie platter.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. rum or vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. finely chopped red and green candied cherries
  • 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter and sugar, then add the extract and milk.
  2. Stir in flour, chopped candied cherries, and chopped pecans.
  3. Refrigerate the dough for a few hours.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

685 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 46.1g 59% DV
Carbs 48.2g 18% DV
Fiber 4.9g 18% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 143.8mg 6% DV
Potassium 320.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 48.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 15.9mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 140.3mg 11% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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