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Fruit and Nut Cookies Recipe

Fruit and Nut Cookies are colorful little treats, soft inside and little crisp at the edges. They full of chopped nuts and dried fruits, makes every bite feel bit special. It tastes really good with tea or even cold milk. These cookies are nice anytime snack, specially during Christmas or some special occasions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings15 cookies
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH:

  • 1 cup levelled maida / all purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar / icing sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
  • teaspoon salt

DRY FRUITS AND NUTS:

  • 2 tablespoon dried cranberries chopped finely
  • 2 teaspoon dry grapes chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoon pistachios chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon apricots chopped finely

Instructions

  • Measure and take butter in a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar to it.
  • Whisk it well, I used my hand whisk, you can use electric mixer too. Whisk it until creamy and fluffy.
  • Now add vanilla essence and salt. Finally add in the flour.
  • Mix with a spatula to form a dough.
  • Now use your hands to roll into a ball, cling wrap it and refrigerate it.
  • I used half of the dough for this cookie. Chop the dry fruits and nuts. Now half portion of the prepared dough add the dry fruits and nuts.
  • Mix it well so that the dry fruits and nuts are evenly distributed.
  • Now shape it into a log, place it on a butter paper.
  • Wrap it well, refrigerate it for atleast 1 hour. Slice the log.
  • Preheat the oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes.
  • Slice it not too thick or too thin.
  • Transfer it to a baking tray lined with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
  • Cool down then store Fruit & Nut Cookies in airtight container.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough – I make sure to chill the log before slicing, it helps get neat cookie shapes. I sometimes chill in between if the dough feels soft.
  • Cookie slicing – I try not slice too thick or too thin, otherwise baking time change. I usually use sharp knife for even slices.
  • Baking time – I keep eye on edges, they turn golden first. I don’t overbake, cookies gets crisp after cooling.
  • Mixing fruits & nuts – I usually fold them gentle after making dough, ensures even distribution. I sometimes press few extra nuts on top for looks.
  • Storage – I store in airtight box once cooled completely, keeps well for weeks in fridge. I sometimes separate layers with butter paper if storing long.
Nutrition Facts
Fruit and Nut Cookies Recipe
Amount Per Serving (25 g)
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 69mg3%
Potassium 38mg1%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 212IU4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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