Refrigerator Fruit Cookies
Description
These Refrigerator Fruit Cookies offer a delightful contrast between a rich, buttery shortbread crust and a dense, chewy layer of mixed candied fruits and nuts. The combination of dates, cherries, and pineapple provides bursts of sweetness, while pecans, walnuts, and Brazil nuts add satisfying crunch. This no-bake assembly (until the final slice) makes it an ideal treat for holidays, afternoon tea, or as a thoughtful gift. The dough is chilled thoroughly to allow for easy slicing into uniform bars.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped dates, candied cherries, candied pineapple, pecans, walnuts, and Brazil nuts. Set aside.
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In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the salt, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
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In a small bowl, mix the baking soda with a small portion of the flour (about 1 tablespoon) to prevent clumping.
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Add the soda-flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat well.
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Gradually add the remaining flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Stir in the reserved fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each into a log.
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Wrap each log tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate the logs for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to slice.
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When ready to serve, slice the chilled logs into cookies and bake on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1629.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 121.5g187%
- Saturated Fat 12.8g64%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 137.6g46%
- Dietary Fiber 18.7g75%
- Sugars 111.1g
- Protein 25.1g51%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
