Light Fruit Cake Cookies
Light Fruit Cake Cookies are chewy, flavorful treats packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for festive occasions or a satisfying snack, they combine sweetness and spice with a tender crumb. Their rich fruitiness makes them a delightful choice for fruit lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream sugar, shortening, and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Sift together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- Add the rest of the ingredients: chopped dates, raisins, nuts, crushed pineapple with juice, and candied fruit.
- Add 1/4 cup of milk if the mixture is too stiff.
- Coat the chopped fruits with a small amount of flour before adding to prevent sinking.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) until light brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).