NANNY'S FRUITCAKE COOKIES RECIPE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Nanny's Fruitcake Cookies Recipe Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Zopmama

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 2/3 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 1/3 cups golden raisins
1 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
2/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup Triple Sec
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Place the first five ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with Triple Sec and toss to combine. Let stand, covered, overnight. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and nutmeg until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in fruit mixture. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 12x3x1-in. rectangular log. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight or until firm. Preheat oven to 350°F. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on un-greased baking sheets. Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks and cool.