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Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

3 December 2025 at 19:30

Candy Cane Cookies are cookies that are a colorful treat especially for Christmas season. Candy Cane Cookies hone our baking skills and makes us move from novice to an expert in baking. These have a soft with a light crisp texture. The twisted red-white shape looks really cute on a plate. These taste mildly sweet and buttery, so it goes well with milk or tea. Kids get really excited seeing the candy cane shape and the bright colors.

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This recipe is usually made winter holiday, but you can make it any time for little mood lift. The dough is easy to work with. Twisting the two colors together feels relaxing once you get hang of it. It's a good recipe to practice shaping cookies if you are still learning.

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About Candy Cane Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies are festive cookies made with butter sugar dough. One half of the dough is colored to make stripes. The texture is soft inside with gentle crunch at the edges. The mild vanilla flavor mixes well with butter. The cookies are shaped into canes by rolling two colored ropes and twisting them. This makes pretty swirl.

You can change the color using gel or powdered colors. Some people like adding almond essence or peppermint for different taste. The plain vanilla version is simple and nice for everyday snacks. The red twist makes them look festive without extra work. It goes good with coffee, milk, or hot chocolate

The dough is flexible. You can refrigerate it to make shaping easier. If the ropes feel very soft, chilling helps. You can make mini or longer canes depending how you roll the dough. The same base dough can be used for sugar cookies too. This is a must try recipe and you will enjoy making it again and again.

I usually bake these in small batches. The cookies spread a bit and gets even color when baked slowly. It's a perfect for making on parties and get-togethers. It was fun shaping these cookies, I loved to do it and mittu was awed seeing these cookies.She insisted to take it to school for her snacks.

I asked amma to shoot a video using my mobile just to show how to shape the candy cane cookies, hope its useful do check it out.

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Candy Cane Cookies Ingredients

  • All purpose flour / maida - I just used this as base, it gives smooth texture to cookies. You can mix little wheat flour also but maida keeps them soft.
  • Chilled butter - I use this for richness and it helps dough hold shape. You can use salted butter also but reduce small pinch of salt.
  • Powdered sugar - I added this for sweetness as it mixes easily with butter. You can use cane sugar but powdered sugar makes dough smoother.
  • Egg - I used this to bind and make cookies soft inside. You can replace with milk but texture change little.
  • Vanilla essence - I have used this for flavor and smell. You can add peppermint essence also if want festive touch.
  • Baking powder - I have added as it gives softness to the cookies. It helps bake evenly.
  • Red food color - I have added liquid red color to get bright the stripe. Gel color also works for stronger shade.

Why This Recipe Works

  • It is easy to shape and uses simple pantry ingredients.
  • This recipe gives soft cookies that stay light and buttery.
  • You can color and shape the dough in many ways based on your liking.
  • It is beginner-friendly and helps improve shaping skills.
  • The cookies look festive and makes a nice gift.

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How to make Candy Cane Cookies Step by Step

1.Measure and add flour to a sieve, then add baking powder and salt.

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2.Sieve it well for even mixing.

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3.Now in another mixing bowl, add butter and powdered sugar. Cream together butter and sugar.

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4.Whisk it well until creamy, I used electric handmixer. Then add an egg.

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5.Whisk it for a minute, then add vanilla essence or any essence of your choice

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6.Now add flour mixture, combine and gather to form a soft dough.

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7.Now your basic cookie dough is ready. Cling wrap it and refrigerate. I took half of this dough for this candy cane cookies and used the other half for sugar cookies.

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8.Divide the dough into 2. Take one portion add red food color, I used red rose liquid food color.

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9.Mix well so that the color is even in the dough. Cling wrap both the dough separately and refrigerate at least for 20 minutes.

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10.Now take the dough out pinch small pebble sized ball from each color. Now first take the plain color dough. Roll it with your fingers like this.

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11.Repeat the same for red color too. Place both the ropes side by side, close to each other then twist and turn.

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12.Twist and turn like this to get a spiral. Check out the video demonstration to get a clear idea. While you do this, preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.

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13.Bend one side to form cane shape.Repeat the process until the entire dough is finished. Arrange it in a baking tray with butter paper. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

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Cool down completely then store in a clean airtight box.

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Expert Tips

  • Chilling the dough - I chill the dough before shaping, sometimes I chill in between too so ropes don't break.
  • Shaping the ropes - do not not press too hard while rolling, gentle rolling gives smooth ropes and nice twists.
  • Baking time - I keep eye on cookies, as soon edges start turning light golden, overbaking makes them hard fast.
  • Color mixing - I usually mix color well in one half of dough so red looks even when twisted.
  • Cookie size - I make thin ropes because they puff little, thinner ones keep shape neat.

Serving and Storage

Serve them with warm milk, tea or even pack them for gifting. This recipe goes good for dessert tables or small snack boxes. Store the cookies in airtight box once it cooled fully. It stays fresh for around a week at room temperature. If they soften later, you can warm for a minute to refresh.

FAQS

1.Can I skip the egg?

Yes you can, replace with little milk but the cookies might be slightly less soft.

2.Why did my ropes break while twisting?

Mostly the dough was too warm, refrigerate it for few minutes and try again.

3.Can I add gel food color?

Yes you can, gel gives a brighter color with very little quantity.

4.How to keep the cane shape intact?

You should chill the shaped cookies before baking, it helps them hold shape better.

5.Can I make this cookie ahead?

You can make the cookies and store them ahead. It stays well for a week .

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Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Candy Cane Cookies are colourful, tasty cookies made by blending flour, butter, sugar to a dough, colored & twisted in cane shape and baking it. Candy Cane Cookies hone our baking skills and makes us move from novice to an expert in baking. Candy Cane Cookies are anytime snack commonly made for Christmas.
Course Baking
Cuisine American, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican
Keyword all purpose flour recipes, Baking, baking recipes, biscuit recipes, butter recipes, cookie recipes, egg recipes, maida recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 cookies
Calories 97kcal
Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 and Β½ cups all purpose flour / maida
  • β…“ cup chilled butter
  • ΒΎ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • Β½ teaspoon vanilla essence
  • β…› teaspoon salt
  • Β½ teaspoon baking powder
  • red food color as needed

Instructions

  • Measure and add flour to a siever, then add baking powder and salt. Sieve it well for even mixing.
  • Now in another mixing bowl, add butter and powdered sugar. Cream together butter and sugar.
  • Whisk it well until creamy, I used electric hand mixer. Then add an egg.
  • Whisk it for a minute, then add vanilla essence or any essence of your choice.
  • Now add flour mixture, combine and gather to form a soft dough.
  • Now your basic cookie dough is ready. Cling wrap it and refrigerate.
  • I took half of this dough for this candy cane cookies and used the other half for sugar cookies.
  • Divide the dough into two. Take one portion add red food color, I used red rose liquid food color.
  • Mix well so that the color is even in the dough.
  • Cling wrap both the dough separately and refrigerate at least for 20 minutes.
  • Now take the dough out pinch small pebble sized ball from each color.
  • Now first take the plain color dough. Roll it with your fingers like this.
  • Repeat the same for red color too.
  • Place both the ropes side by side, close to each other then twist and turn.
  • Twist and turn like this to get a spiral. Check out the video demonstration to get a clear idea.
  • While you do this, preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.
  • Bend one side to form cane shape.
  • Repeat the process until the entire dough is finished.
  • Arrange it in a baking tray with butter paper. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to brown.
  • Cool down completely then store in a clean airtight box.
  • Enjoy Candy Cane Cookies!

Notes

  • Chilling the dough - I chill the dough before shaping, sometimes I chill in between too so ropes don't break.
  • Shaping the ropes - do not not press too hard while rolling, gentle rolling gives smooth ropes and nice twists.
  • Baking time - I keep eye on cookies, as soon edges start turning light golden, overbaking makes them hard fast.
  • Color mixing - I usually mix color well in one half of dough so red looks even when twisted.
  • Cookie size - I make thin ropes because they puff little, thinner ones keep shape neat.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Stained Glass Cookies Recipe

3 December 2025 at 07:18

Stained Glass Cookies are such a cute and colorful treat, and sometimes I feel they look too pretty so you almost feel bad to bite into them. These come out slightly crisp at the edges with a soft bite inside, and that melted candy in the center gives the real glass like effect which kids get super excited about.Β Stained Glass Cookies are treat to eyes, heart & tummy and any time wonder snack. Stained Glass Cookies are a must try at home for its taste & for the joy of baking!

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The best thing is the dough doesn't need any fancy steps or extra effort. The crushed candies melt nicely while baking and then set into a shiny centre once cooled. It goes so well with tea and also works like a sweet little edible gift. You can even hang them like ornaments if you poke a hole before baking.Β 

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About Stained Glass Cookies

Stained Glass Cookies are basically butter cookies made with a small cut out in the middle which we fill with crushed hard candies. Kids like it mainly for the colors and the glass effect. The vanilla in this recipe gives a nice bakery kind of feel and mixes well with the buttery dough. The dough also holds its shape pretty well since I usually chill it before rolling out.

This recipe uses a simple dough made using maida, powdered sugar and butter, so the flavor stays mild and sweet. I have used colored candies based on the theme, but you can mix any shades you want, each batch looks different and that's the fun part. Kids love helping with crushing the candies and filling the centres too.

You can go with any shapes like stars, flowers, hearts or whatever cutters you have. You just need one big cutter and one small cutter for the hollow part. The candies bubble slightly while baking and settle down beautifully after cooling. Sometimes I mix two candy colors for swirl patterns.Β 

Stained Glass Cookies is a dream come true for me. Yes I had been eyeing these cookies for the past 2 years and this year somehow gained confidence and tried it.The hard candies are crushed to fill in the center holes and while baking it spread out giving the cookies a glossy look. I clicked the cookies to hearts content and loved these clicks too, I couldn't take my eyes off, aren't they looking pretty?!

I usually bake these during holidays or family get-togethers as it brightens up the whole box and tastes really nice with a warm drink too.

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Stained Glass Cookies Ingredients

  • Maida / all purpose flour - I have used this as the base for the dough. It gives smooth texture and holds shape well. You can replace half with wheat flour but cookie turns slightly dense.
  • Butter - This gives softness and flavor. I used room temperature butter so it mixes easily. Homemade butter also works.
  • Powdered sugar - I added powdered sugar for sweetness and also to make dough come together softly. Fine sugar works but powdered gives smoother dough.
  • Vanilla essence - This gives a light flavor and bakery smell. You can skip if you prefer plain buttery taste.
  • Hard colored candies - These form the stained glass centre. Use any brand or mix colors for fun patterns.

Why This Recipe Works

  • It is very simple dough and easy even for beginners.
  • Cookies look colorful and pretty without much hard work.
  • You can choose any shape or candy color according to your theme.
  • Centres turn crisp after cooling and taste so good.
  • You can prepare the dough earlier and bake whenever needed.

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How to make Stained Glass Cookies Step by Step

1.Measure and take butter in a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar to it

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2.Whisk it well, I used my hand whisk, you can use electric mixer too. Whisk it until creamy and fluffy.

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3.Now add vanilla essence and salt. Finally add in the flour

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4.Mix with a spatula to form a dough.

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5.Now use your hands to roll into a ball, cling wrap it and refrigerate it

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6.I used only half of the dough for this cookie. Take your cookie cutters, you need a bigger one and a smaller one like this. Roll out the dough slightly thin. Cut out using the cookie cutters.

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7.Remove the smaller flower.Now arrange it in a baking tray with parchment paper.Take a stick or toothpick. While you do this, Preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.

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8.Prick holes a the top of each cookies, incase you want to hang these cookies for decoration.Slice the log. Keep the baking temperature for 12 minutes. Bake the cookies for the first 9 minutes.

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9.Take your candies, crush each color separately and keep it ready.

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10.Now fill the holes with crushed candies,Bake for the remaining 3 minutes until it bubbles up. Let it cool down for few minutes.

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11.Carefully remove the cookies and cool down in wirerack.

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Cool down then store.

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Expert Tips

  • Chilling the dough - I make sure to chill well. I usually keep it for a while so cookies don't spread.
  • Crushing candies - I always crush just before filling. Don't crush too early, they turn sticky later.Β 
  • Baking time - Bake cookies first without candies, and then add candy later so it doesn't burn.
  • Thickness - I prefer thin and even thickness so roll slightly thin. If too thick, candy may not melt evenly in centre.
  • Cooling - Let the cookies cool fully. The centers harden only after cooling. And don't touch the center immediately since it will be hot.

Serving and Storage

Serve the cookies with milk, tea or even hot chocolate. They look nice on festive plates or packed in small gift boxes also. Store the leftover cookies in a airtight box only after it cools down completely. It will stays fresh for almost a week when kept in room temperature.

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FAQS

1.Can I skip chilling the dough?

You can skip, but the cookies may spread out and lose shape. Chilling makes it behave better while baking.

2.Why did my cookie centre look dull?

Sometimes the candy just needed few extra seconds in the heat, or maybe it was crushed too fine, so it didn't shine much.

3.Can I make the dough ahead?

Yes, the dough stays fine in the fridge for around 2-3 weeks, so you can prepare earlier also if you want.

4.What if the candy overflows?

That usually means the centre got a bit over-filled. Just reduce the candy a little next time.

5.Can I bake the candy along with the cookie?

You can, but it might get overcooked and lose color. Adding it in the last minutes gives better finish and texture.

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Stained Glass Cookies Recipe

Stained Glass Cookies are such a cute and colorful treat, and sometimes I feel they look too pretty so you almost feel bad to bite into them. These come out slightly crisp at the edges with a soft bite inside, and that melted candy in the center gives the real glass like effect which kids get super excited about.Β Stained Glass Cookies are treat to eyes, heart & tummy and any time wonder snack. Stained Glass Cookies are a must try at home for its taste & for the joy of baking!
Course Baking
Cuisine American, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican
Keyword 30 mins recipes, all purpose flour recipes, Baking, baking recipes, butter recipes, cookie recipes, maida recipes, vanilla recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 cookies
Calories 151kcal
Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup levelled maida / all purpose flour
  • Β½ cup butter at room temperature
  • Β½ cup powdered sugar
  • Β½ teaspoon vanilla essence
  • β…› teaspoon salt
  • few colored hard candies

Instructions

  • Measure and take butter in a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar to it.
  • Whisk it well, I used my hand whisk, you can use electric mixer too. Whisk it until creamy and fluffy.
  • Now add vanilla essence and salt. Finally add in the flour.
  • Mix with a spatula to form a dough.
  • Now use your hands to roll into a ball, cling wrap it and refrigerate it.
  • I used only half of the dough for this cookie.
  • Take your cookie cutters, you need a bigger one and a smaller one like this.
  • Roll out the dough slightly thin.
  • Cut out using the cookie cutters.
  • Remove the smaller flower. Now arrange it in a baking tray with parchment paper. Take a stick or toothpick.
  • While you do this, preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.
  • Prick holes a the top of each cookies, incase you want to hang these cookies for decoration. Slice the log.
  • Keep the baking temperature for 12 minutes, bake the cookies for the first 9 minutes.
  • Take your candies, crush each color separately and keep it ready.
  • Now fill the holes with crushed candies, bake for the remaining 3 mins until it bubbles up. Let it cool down for few minutes.
  • Carefully remove the cookies and cool down in wire rack.
  • Enjoy Stained Glass Cookies!

Notes

  • Chilling the dough - I make sure to chill well. I usually keep it for a while so cookies don't spread.
  • Crushing candies - I always crush just before filling. Don't crush too early, they turn sticky later.Β 
  • Baking time - Bake cookies first without candies, and then add candy later so it doesn't burn.
  • Thickness - I prefer thin and even thickness so roll slightly thin. If too thick, candy may not melt evenly in centre.
  • Cooling - Let the cookies cool fully. The centers harden only after cooling. And don't touch the center immediately since it will be hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

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Fruitcake Cookies / Eggless Christmas Cookies

30 December 2024 at 14:26
Fruitcake cookies are a delicious twist on the classic christmas fruit cake. Studded with delicious dried fruit and nuts, this recipe is perfect for your holiday dessert menu and the best Christmas cookies!

These festive fruitcake cookies are light and chewy, loaded with rum soaked dry fruits and chopped nuts. You can feel the taste of juicy plumpy dry fruits and crunchy nuts in each blissful bite with a flavorful blend of sweet, nutty, and a hint of rum.

Another one ticks off my bucket list. Finally I could make it this time with the leftover rum soaked dry fruits I had after making my favorite holiday fruit cake. Everything you love about christmas fruit cake is made in cookie form with this very easy recipe!

They make the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter and a welcome addition to the holiday table! A flavorful fruitcake cookies that is perfect for the holidays.

Fruitcake cookies are fun and easy recipe which comes together in just a few simple steps. They are easy to put together during the busy holiday season.

I have used rum soaked dry fruits. But feel free to swap it with just dry fruits or you can soak the dry fruits in orange juice couple of hours ahead of preparation time.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

This section explains what all ingredients are used in making the fruitcake cookies, how to use or choose certain ingredients and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this fruitcake cookies.

Ingredients for fruitcake cookies

FLOUR– All purpose flour is the best flour to use in this recipe. This keeps the cookies light and fluffy and not too dense.

BAKING POWDER AND BAKING SODA– They acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.

SALT–  To enhance the taste and balance out the sweetness.

BUTTER– Used soft unsalted butter. Butter lends richness and moisture. Be sure to bring it to room temperature before starting the recipe.

SUGAR– Used powdered granulated sugar. You can use both granulated sugar and light brown sugar which creates a fluffy, soft texture that makes these cookies perfectly chewy.

GINGER EXTRACT–  Used fresh ginger extract. Ginger extract is used to spice the cake and add lovely aroma and taste to the cake.

CINNAMON POWDER– Cinnamon adds warmth and spicy flavor.

VANILLA FLAVOR– Vanilla extract is better than using artificial vanilla for the best flavor.

ORANGE JUICE– Orange juice add moisture and act as a binder, which means they help hold the cookie dough together.
SUBSTITUTE – You can use one large egg at room temperature for best results. The eggs serve as a binder for the batter which makes these cookies chewy and moist.

DRIED FRUIT– The recipe calls for rum soaked dry fruits. I have used a combination of dates, yellow raisins, black raisins, cherries, cranberries and blue berries. You are free to mix and match the type of dry fruit to your liking, not necessarily confined to the one mentioned here.

ORANGE ZEST– For the extra flavor and zing

NUTS– This recipe calls for mixed nuts, a mixture of almond, cashew, pistachio and walnut. Feel free to choose a mixture of your favorites! I recommend using raw, unsalted nuts.

CANDIED FRUIT- The recipe uses tutti frutti which is candied raw papaya. You can use any candied fruits to your liking and availability.

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HOW TO MAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

This section shows how to make fruitcake cookies with step-by-step photos and details about the technique with video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.

I made a simple video of this fruitcake cookies recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch to know how I made this delicious recipe. If you liked the video please doΒ SUBSCRIBEΒ to my channel if you haven’t yet. Also like, share and comment on it! It will mean a lot to me and really motivate me to come up and shoot more videos for my readers. As always I’m looking forward to your feedback!

Fruitcake Cookies Video Tutorial

STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

Preheat the oven to 180Β° C (350Β°F). Line baking tray with parchment paper or simply grease it with butter or oil.

Take 100 grams granulated sugar and grind them into a fine powder

In a mixing bowl whisk together soft butter and powdered sugar until combined.

Add in ginger extract and vanilla extract and whist until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Fruitcake cookies wet ingredients

Sieve in the flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift them and mix until combined.

Christmas cookies dry ingredients

Add in the orange juice and mix.

Add in the soaked dry fruits, orange zest, tutti fruitti (candied fruit) and mixed nuts. Mix the ingredients together to form a soft mixture.

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Scoop a tablespoon of the cookie dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 to 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven @180Β° C for 20 to 25 minutes both filaments (rods) switched on or until the cookies are set and the bottoms and edges are very lightly browned and crisp.

Remove and cool on the baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container and enjoy.

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NOTES
* You may use whole wheat flour if you don’t want to use refined flour.
* If using the egg in the recipe skip the baking soda.
* You can use 50/50 ratio of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
* I have used spice like ginger extract and cinnamon powder but you may use store bought spice mix.
* For alcohol free cookies simply use your preferred dried fruits or you may soak the dry fruits in orange juice a couple of hours or overnight.

RECIPE CARD

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Fruitcake Cookies

Fruitcake cookies are a delicious twist on the classic christmas fruit cake. Studded with delicious dried fruit and nuts, this recipe is perfect for your holiday dessert menu and the best Christmas cookies!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas cake, christmas cookie, cookies, fruitcake, holiday cookie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 Large
Author Akum Raj Jamir

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Baking ο»Ώtray
  • OTG

Ingredients

  • 130 Grams All purpose flour (1 cup)
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking soda
  • ΒΌ Teaspoon Salt
  • 75 Grams Butter (β…“ cup)
  • 100 Grams Granulated sugar (Β½ cup)
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger extract
  • Β½ Teaspoon Cinnamon powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 2-3 Tablespoon Orange juice or milk
  • Β½ Cup Rum soaked dry fruits
  • 1 Teaspoon Orange zest
  • 3 Tablespoon Nuts (almond, cashew, pistachio, walnut)
  • 2 Tablespoon Tutti fruitti (candied fruit)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180Β° C (350Β°F). Line baking tray with parchment paper or simply grease it with butter or oil.
  • Take 100 grams granulated sugar and grind them into a fine powderΒ 
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together soft butter and powdered sugar until combined.
  • Add in ginger extract and vanilla extract and whist until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Sieve in the flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift them and mix until combined.
  • Add in the orange juice and mix.
  • Add in the soaked dry fruits, orange zest, tutti fruitti (candied fruit) and mixed nuts. Mix the ingredients together to form a soft mixture.
  • Scoop a tablespoon of the cookie dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 to 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven @180Β° C for 20 to 25 minutes both filaments (rods) switched on or until the cookies are set and the bottoms and edges are very lightly browned and crisp.
  • Remove and cool on the baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in airtight container and enjoy.

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Notes

  1. You may use whole wheat flour if you don't want to use refined flour.
  2. If using egg in the recipe skip the baking soda.
  3. You can use 50/50 ratio of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
  4. I have used spice like ginger extract and cinnamon powder but you may use store bought spice mix.
  5. For alcohol free cookies simply use your preferred dried fruits or you may soak the dry fruits in orange juice couple of hours or overnight.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER COOKIES?
Fruitcake cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The cookies stays good for weeks in the refrigerator. The cookies can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. I suggest cling wrapping the cookies individually and place them in airtight container or freezer ziplock bag and freeze them.
Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving or heat up in the oven for few seconds.

CAN I SKIP THE ALCOHOL?
Yes! If you want alcohol free cookies you can simply use dry fruits and candied fruits. You can also soak the dry fruits in orange juice for a few hours or overnight. You can also add a teaspoon of rum extract in addition to the vanilla extract to get a similar flavor without the alcohol.
If you want a more traditional fruit cake flavor use 2-3 tablespoons alcohol or use alcohol soaked dry fruits

WHAT DO I SERVE WITH THIS?
They are delicious on their own or paired with a glass of cold milk, cold coffee, hot chocolate, hot coffee, or tea.

Soft chewy cookies

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Eggless fruit cake cookies

Fruitcake Cookies / Eggless Christmas Cookies

30 December 2024 at 14:26
Fruitcake cookies are a delicious twist on the classic christmas fruit cake. Studded with delicious dried fruit and nuts, this recipe is perfect for your holiday dessert menu and the best Christmas cookies!

These festive fruitcake cookies are light and chewy, loaded with rum soaked dry fruits and chopped nuts. You can feel the taste of juicy plumpy dry fruits and crunchy nuts in each blissful bite with a flavorful blend of sweet, nutty, and a hint of rum.

Another one ticks off my bucket list. Finally I could make it this time with the leftover rum soaked dry fruits I had after making my favorite holiday fruit cake. Everything you love about christmas fruit cake is made in cookie form with this very easy recipe!

They make the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter and a welcome addition to the holiday table! A flavorful fruitcake cookies that is perfect for the holidays.

Fruitcake cookies are fun and easy recipe which comes together in just a few simple steps. They are easy to put together during the busy holiday season.

I have used rum soaked dry fruits. But feel free to swap it with just dry fruits or you can soak the dry fruits in orange juice couple of hours ahead of preparation time.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

This section explains what all ingredients are used in making the fruitcake cookies, how to use or choose certain ingredients and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this fruitcake cookies.

Ingredients for fruitcake cookies

FLOUR– All purpose flour is the best flour to use in this recipe. This keeps the cookies light and fluffy and not too dense.

BAKING POWDER AND BAKING SODA– They acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.

SALT–  To enhance the taste and balance out the sweetness.

BUTTER– Used soft unsalted butter. Butter lends richness and moisture. Be sure to bring it to room temperature before starting the recipe.

SUGAR– Used powdered granulated sugar. You can use both granulated sugar and light brown sugar which creates a fluffy, soft texture that makes these cookies perfectly chewy.

GINGER EXTRACT–  Used fresh ginger extract. Ginger extract is used to spice the cake and add lovely aroma and taste to the cake.

CINNAMON POWDER– Cinnamon adds warmth and spicy flavor.

VANILLA FLAVOR– Vanilla extract is better than using artificial vanilla for the best flavor.

ORANGE JUICE– Orange juice add moisture and act as a binder, which means they help hold the cookie dough together.
SUBSTITUTE – You can use one large egg at room temperature for best results. The eggs serve as a binder for the batter which makes these cookies chewy and moist.

DRIED FRUIT– The recipe calls for rum soaked dry fruits. I have used a combination of dates, yellow raisins, black raisins, cherries, cranberries and blue berries. You are free to mix and match the type of dry fruit to your liking, not necessarily confined to the one mentioned here.

ORANGE ZEST– For the extra flavor and zing

NUTS– This recipe calls for mixed nuts, a mixture of almond, cashew, pistachio and walnut. Feel free to choose a mixture of your favorites! I recommend using raw, unsalted nuts.

CANDIED FRUIT- The recipe uses tutti frutti which is candied raw papaya. You can use any candied fruits to your liking and availability.

Plum cake cookies

HOW TO MAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

This section shows how to make fruitcake cookies with step-by-step photos and details about the technique with video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.

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Fruitcake Cookies Video Tutorial

STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

Preheat the oven to 180Β° C (350Β°F). Line baking tray with parchment paper or simply grease it with butter or oil.

Take 100 grams granulated sugar and grind them into a fine powder

In a mixing bowl whisk together soft butter and powdered sugar until combined.

Add in ginger extract and vanilla extract and whist until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Fruitcake cookies wet ingredients

Sieve in the flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift them and mix until combined.

Christmas cookies dry ingredients

Add in the orange juice and mix.

Add in the soaked dry fruits, orange zest, tutti fruitti (candied fruit) and mixed nuts. Mix the ingredients together to form a soft mixture.

Plum cookies dough

Scoop a tablespoon of the cookie dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 to 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven @180Β° C for 20 to 25 minutes both filaments (rods) switched on or until the cookies are set and the bottoms and edges are very lightly browned and crisp.

Remove and cool on the baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container and enjoy.

Plum cookies
Eggless christmas cookies

NOTES
* You may use whole wheat flour if you don’t want to use refined flour.
* If using the egg in the recipe skip the baking soda.
* You can use 50/50 ratio of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
* I have used spice like ginger extract and cinnamon powder but you may use store bought spice mix.
* For alcohol free cookies simply use your preferred dried fruits or you may soak the dry fruits in orange juice a couple of hours or overnight.

RECIPE CARD

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Fruitcake Cookies

Fruitcake cookies are a delicious twist on the classic christmas fruit cake. Studded with delicious dried fruit and nuts, this recipe is perfect for your holiday dessert menu and the best Christmas cookies!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas cake, christmas cookie, cookies, fruitcake, holiday cookie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 Large
Author Akum Raj Jamir

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Baking ο»Ώtray
  • OTG

Ingredients

  • 130 Grams All purpose flour (1 cup)
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking soda
  • ΒΌ Teaspoon Salt
  • 75 Grams Butter (β…“ cup)
  • 100 Grams Granulated sugar (Β½ cup)
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger extract
  • Β½ Teaspoon Cinnamon powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 2-3 Tablespoon Orange juice or milk
  • Β½ Cup Rum soaked dry fruits
  • 1 Teaspoon Orange zest
  • 3 Tablespoon Nuts (almond, cashew, pistachio, walnut)
  • 2 Tablespoon Tutti fruitti (candied fruit)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180Β° C (350Β°F). Line baking tray with parchment paper or simply grease it with butter or oil.
  • Take 100 grams granulated sugar and grind them into a fine powderΒ 
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together soft butter and powdered sugar until combined.
  • Add in ginger extract and vanilla extract and whist until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Sieve in the flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift them and mix until combined.
  • Add in the orange juice and mix.
  • Add in the soaked dry fruits, orange zest, tutti fruitti (candied fruit) and mixed nuts. Mix the ingredients together to form a soft mixture.
  • Scoop a tablespoon of the cookie dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 to 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven @180Β° C for 20 to 25 minutes both filaments (rods) switched on or until the cookies are set and the bottoms and edges are very lightly browned and crisp.
  • Remove and cool on the baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in airtight container and enjoy.

Video

Notes

  1. You may use whole wheat flour if you don't want to use refined flour.
  2. If using egg in the recipe skip the baking soda.
  3. You can use 50/50 ratio of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
  4. I have used spice like ginger extract and cinnamon powder but you may use store bought spice mix.
  5. For alcohol free cookies simply use your preferred dried fruits or you may soak the dry fruits in orange juice couple of hours or overnight.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER COOKIES?
Fruitcake cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The cookies stays good for weeks in the refrigerator. The cookies can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. I suggest cling wrapping the cookies individually and place them in airtight container or freezer ziplock bag and freeze them.
Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving or heat up in the oven for few seconds.

CAN I SKIP THE ALCOHOL?
Yes! If you want alcohol free cookies you can simply use dry fruits and candied fruits. You can also soak the dry fruits in orange juice for a few hours or overnight. You can also add a teaspoon of rum extract in addition to the vanilla extract to get a similar flavor without the alcohol.
If you want a more traditional fruit cake flavor use 2-3 tablespoons alcohol or use alcohol soaked dry fruits

WHAT DO I SERVE WITH THIS?
They are delicious on their own or paired with a glass of cold milk, cold coffee, hot chocolate, hot coffee, or tea.

Soft chewy cookies

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Well, if you make this fruitcake cookies recipe I’ll be glad if you take out some time and rate the recipe and leave a feedback in the comments box below. You can also snap a photo and tagΒ Akum Raj JamirΒ on Facebook andΒ akumrajjamirΒ on Instagram with hashtagΒ #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.

Happy Cooking!
Love AkumΒ 

Eggless fruit cake cookies
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