Frozen Candied Fruit Cookies
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy texture and frosty sweetness with these Frozen Candied Fruit Cookies! Perfectly balancing a soft, buttery dough with bursts of vibrant candied fruit and optional crunchy nuts, these cookies are a festive treat for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe delivers a unique twist by freezing the cookies after baking, enhancing their flavor and offering a refreshing, chewy bite straight from the freezer. Whether enjoyed as a holiday dessert or a year-round indulgence, these cookies are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Keywords: frozen cookies, candied fruit cookies, chewy cookie recipe, unique dessert ideas, holiday cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup candied fruit mix
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
Fold in the candied fruit mix and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, place the cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy the cookies straight from the freezer for a frosty, chewy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.4 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.1 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 2630 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 640.1 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 406.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 868 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
