How to Make Aunt Bert's Fruitcake Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about family recipes that have been passed down through generations. They hold a sense of tradition and nostalgia that bring comfort and joy to those who make and enjoy them. One such recipe that has been a beloved staple in my family for as long as I can remember is Aunt Bert's Fruitcake Cookies. These delectable treats are a holiday favorite, and every year, my family eagerly anticipates the baking of these delightful cookies.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound white raisins
  • 1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped
  • 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
  • 6 slices candied pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup bourbon whiskey, divided, or as needed
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 28 ounces pecans, chopped
  • 3 cups self-rising flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 70
  • Yield: 140 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place raisins, candied cherries, dates, and candied pineapple in a bowl; stir in 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey; set aside to soak.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat one egg at a time into the butter mixture; beat in vanilla extract and cinnamon with last egg.
  • Stir pecans and fruit mixture into butter mixture; stir in self-rising flour alternately with remaining bourbon whiskey as needed to form a soft dough. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven just until cookies begin to look dry, about 30 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack; store in a sealed container lined with waxed paper.
  • Nutrition

    204 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 155mg