Fruit Cocktail Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these tropical-inspired Fruit Cocktail Cookies, a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and buttery goodness. Made with a playful mix of canned fruit cocktail, sweetened shredded coconut, and the option to add crunchy pecans or walnuts, these cookies are a vibrant twist on a classic treat. The soft and chewy texture, paired with the bursts of juicy fruit and the subtle hint of vanilla, make them utterly irresistible. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for quick baking sessions or afternoon snacks. Serve them fresh with a cup of tea or a cold glass of milk for a nostalgic, tropical escape in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 60 grams light brown sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 250 grams canned fruit cocktail, drained
- 50 grams sweetened shredded coconut
- 50 grams chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Gently fold in the drained fruit cocktail, sweetened shredded coconut, and chopped nuts (if using) using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Fruit Cocktail Cookies with a glass of milk or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.6 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.1 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 2674 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 428.7 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% | |
*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.
