Description
Delightful shortbread cookies with a buttery base and sweet candied fruit, perfect for sharing during the holidays or any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup candied fruit mix, chopped finely
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the almond extract.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped candied fruit mix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball gently with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about one week, or freeze for up to three months. Experiment with different candied fruits and add nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fruitcake, cookies, holiday, dessert, shortbread