Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes - Candied Fruit Cookies

A festive cookie featuring candied fruit and almonds.

1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped 1/2 cup each candied cherries and pineapple, chopped 3/4 cup Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped and toasted 3/4 cup almonds, chopped and toasted Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add in the egg; mix well. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the fruits and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool completely. Makes 84 cookies. => Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chips Galore Cookies These cookies are stuffed with a variety of yummy chips - a real treat. 1 cup butter flavored shortening 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup peanut butter chips 1/3 cup butterscotch chips 1/3 cup vanilla or white chips 1/3 cup milk chocolate M&Ms 1/3 cup Reese's pieces candy Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar and brown sugar. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chips and candy pieces. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. Let cool completely. Makes 48 cookies. => Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies Pumpkin cookies with a burst of chocolate chips. 4 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 (16 oz.) can solid pack pumpkin 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts, chopped Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add in the pumpkin, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat on medium speed until well mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely. Makes 84 cookies.