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    Home » Recipes » Eggless Baking

    Last Updated: December 5, 2021 | First Published on: December 24, 2018 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Eggless Fruitcake Cookies

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    Christmas Fruitcake Cookies – Rich, fruity, nutty, and delicious eggless cookies for Christmas!

    What are fruitcake cookies?

    Fruitcake cookie is a rich, delicious, and flavorful festive cookie that can be made in no time. These Christmas cookies are super easy to make and perfect for the holiday season.

    I have used almonds, cashews, and pistachios to make these cookies. You can use any of your favorite nuts.

    This is an eggless cookie recipe, I have used some milk in the place eggs to make egg-free cookies.

    Ingredients & Substitutions:

    Plain flour / all-purpose flour

    Unsalted Butter – If you are using salted butter, skip adding salt.

    Dates – Chop the dates into small pieces and add them to the dough.

    Mixed Nuts – I have used almonds, cashews and pistachios in this recipe. But you can use any of your favorite cookies such as pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts.

    Mixed Fruits – I have used tutti frutti here, candied cherries and candied pineapples are perfect for this recipe. Feel free to use whatever candied fruit you have.

    Raisins or dried cranberries can also be used.

    Milk – You will need a little milk in this recipe.

    Sugar – Either white or brown sugar would work well.

    Vanilla

    How long can you store the unbaked cookie dough?

    You can store it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze it for about 2 months.

    Can you freeze the baked cookies?

    Yes, they freeze extremely well. You can freeze them for up to 2 months.

    Serving suggestions:

    They are perfect to make during Christmas and can make a great edible gift.

    They are great when served with coffee or tea.

    Step by step instuctions:

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.  Line the baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Take the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until creamy, light and fluffy.
    • Add vanilla essence and salt to the butter mixture and whisk until well combined.
    • Add the flour and baking soda to the butter mixture and knead it to make a soft dough.
    • Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of milk if needed.
    • Add finely chopped dates, mixed tutti frutti and chopped nuts to it. I have used almonds, cashews and pistachios here.
    • Combine well.
    • Divide the prepared cookie dough into 12 equal portions and place them on the prepared baking tin or tray. These cookies won’t spread much. So flatten them a bit if needed.
    • Bake them in the preheated oven at 180 degrees C for about 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
    • Let them cool completely and store in an airtight container.

    Few more eggless Christmas recipes:

    • Chocolate Chip Crescent Cookies
    • Nutella Sandwich Cookies
    • Eggless Kulkuls
    • Orange Tutti Frutti Cake
    • Snowball Cookies
    • Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies
    • Eggless Dates Cake
    • Moon Biscuits

    Eggless fruitcake Christmas cookies recipe below:

    Recipe slightly adapted from Taste of Home

    Eggless Fruitcake Cookies Recipe for Christmas

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    Rich, fruity, nutty and delicious eggless cookies for Christmas.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Baking, Cookies, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine International
    Servings 12 Cookies

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
    • 3 tbsp Sugar
    • ½ cup Plain Flour
    • ¼ cup Chopped Dates
    • 6 tbsp Mixed Nuts
    • ¼ cup Tutti Frutti / Mixed Candied Fruit
    • 1 tbsp Milk
    • ¼ tsp Vanilla Essence
    • ⅛ tsp Baking Soda
    • A pinch of Salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Combine the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until light and fluffy.
    • Add vanilla essence and sal to it and combine well.
    • Add flour and baking soda to the butter mixture. Knead it to a soft dough. Sprinkle little milk if needed.
    • Add the nuts, dates and tutti frutti and mix everything well until combined.
    • Divide the dough into 12 equal size balls and place them on the prepared baking tray.
    • These cookies won’t spread much. Flatten them a little if you want.
    • Bake them in the preheated oven at 180 degrees C for about 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
    • Remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
    • Remove the cookies from the tray and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
    • Store them in an airtight container.

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @iamharichandana or tag #blendwithspices!

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    1. Honey says

      December 25, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      These look sooo delicious…

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana Ponnaluri says

        December 26, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Thank you so much, Honey! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sue Healey says

      December 09, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      Can the fruitcake cookies be made with dried fruit instead of candied?

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana Ponnaluri says

        December 09, 2021 at 7:37 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply

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