Fruit Cake Drop Cookies

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 84 Cuisine: American

Delight in these moist fruit cake drop cookies packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons sour milk
  • 1 pound white raisins
  • 1/4 pound red glazed cherries
  • 1/4 pound green glazed cherries
  • 1 pound glazed pineapple
  • 1 1/2 pounds chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup flour

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Sift together the cake flour, baking soda, and nutmeg.
  4. Alternate adding the sifted dry ingredients with sour milk to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Chop pecans and cut dried fruits into small pieces.
  7. Dredge nuts and fruit in 1/2 cup of flour.
  8. Add the floured nuts and fruit to the batter and mix thoroughly.
  9. Drop teaspoon-sized portions of dough onto greased baking sheets.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1073 kcal 54% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 55.4g 71% DV
Carbs 122.1g 44% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 29.3g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 184.3mg 8% DV
Potassium 540.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 144mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 30mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4% DV
Calcium 175mg 13% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % 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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