GINGERBREAD FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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Here's a recipe that combines two holiday classics-gingerbread and fruitcake-into one yummy favorite. I spread on a simple glaze made from confectioners' sugar and orange juice. -Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup water
1 container (8 ounces) chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, melted butter and water to form a soft dough. Stir in candied fruit, pecans and raisins. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to reach desired consistency. Spread or drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.