Old-fashioned Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

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Old-fashioned Fruitcake Cookies
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Directions:

  1. For cookies: Toss first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in 4 tablespoons each bourbon and Sherry. Cover; soak 2 to 24 hours.
  2. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Arrange about 36 baking cups on each of 3 rimmed baking sheets. Stir walnuts, then 1 cup flour into fruit mixture, coating evenly. Whisk 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in medium bowl.
  3. Beat sugar and butter in another large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in dry ingredients, then remaining 2 tablespoons each bourbon and Sherry. Fold in fruit mixture. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into baking cups.
  4. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until light brown, about 23 minutes. Cool.
  5. For glaze and garnish: Mix sugar and 4 teaspoons each bourbon and Sherry in bowl. Add more liquor by 1/2 teaspoonfuls in equal amounts to thin if necessary.
  6. Spoon glaze over cookies; garnish with peel. Let stand until glaze sets, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 552.07 Kcal (2311 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.95g 23%
Cholesterol 54.83mg 18%
Sodium 158.84mg 7%
Potassium 788.34mg 17%
Total Carbs 95.52g 32%
Sugars 52.75g 211%
Dietary Fiber 6.92g 28%
Protein 9.91g 20%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 91.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295 Kcal (1235 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.99g 23%
Cholesterol 29.3mg 18%
Sodium 84.88mg 7%
Potassium 421.25mg 17%
Total Carbs 51.04g 32%
Sugars 28.19g 211%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 28%
Protein 5.3g 20%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 14%
Calcium 49mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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