REINDEER BITES

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Fruitcake finds its way into a cookie for a new tasty treat. You'll be reaching for this recipe year after year! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup refrigerated Holiday Cookie Dough
ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice
12 red candied cherries, halved

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, apricots, cranberries and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool to room temperature; stir in the pecans, cherries and nutmeg., Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, combine dough and fruit mixture., Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cookies. Top each with a candied cherry piece.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.