Yule Love These Sugar Plum Cookies
Delight your holiday guests with "Yule Love These Sugar Plum Cookies," a festive treat bursting with seasonal flavors and textures! These buttery cookies combine the warm spice of cinnamon with the natural sweetness of chopped dried plums and apricots, perfectly balanced by the crunch of pecans or walnuts. With a soft and tender crumb, each bite offers a nostalgic nod to classic holiday desserts. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious, making them a standout addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Easy to prepare in just over 30 minutes, they're ideal for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply indulging in cheerful moments by the fire. If you're looking for a unique holiday cookie recipe that blends tradition with a touch of sophistication, these spiced sugar plum cookies are a must-bake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup dried plums (chopped)
- 0.5 cup dried apricots (chopped)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chopped dried plums, dried apricots, and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on 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 appear set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool, lightly dust them with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Serve and enjoy these sweet, spiced Sugar Plum Cookies during the holiday season!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*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.
