Fruit Basket Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 12 x Candied cherries
- 4 ounce Dates pitted
- 2 ounce Dry apricots
- 1/4 c. Golden brown raisins
- 1 1/2 c. All-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 c. Butter room temp
- 3/4 c. Brown sugar, packed
- 1 lrg Egg
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp Lemon extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 c. Pecans finely chop
- 1/4 c. Walnuts finely chop
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets. Combine cherries, dates, apricots, and raisins in small bowl. Transfer half of mix to food processor. Add in 1 Tbsp. flour and chop finely, using on/off pulses. Turn into bowl; repeat with remaining mix. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Beat in egg. Stir inorange juice and lemon extract.
- Sift baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and remaining flour over egg mix; blend in well. Stir in minced nuts and fruit. Refrigeratedough slightly.
- Shape into 1-inch balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheets and press gently with fork to flatten. Bake till golden brown, about 18-20 min. Cold on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 65g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 247 | |
| Calories from Fat 93 | 38% |
| Total Fat 10.73g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 5.23g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium 184mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 36.47g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 22.4g | 15% |
| Protein 2.97g | 5% |
