Holiday Fruit Drops

Celebrate the season with these delightful Holiday Fruit Drops—chewy, flavor-packed cookies bursting with festive charm! Made with a buttery spiced dough and studded with sweet dried cranberries, tangy apricots, and crunchy pecans, these cookies are the perfect balance of warm spices and vibrant fruitiness. A quick and easy recipe, these cookies take just 20 minutes to prepare and bake to a golden perfection in 12 minutes. Perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or cozy nights by the fire, you can even add a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant, snowy finish. With their soft texture, inviting flavors, and beautiful speckled appearance, these Holiday Fruit Drops will surely become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup chopped dried apricots
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes).

Step 4

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Add the milk and mix until the dough comes together and reaches a soft consistency.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and pecans using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 8

Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optional: Once the cookies are completely cooled, lightly dust them with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Step 12

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	921.7 grams (921.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3358

Total Fat 97.90g	126%
Saturated Fat 34.20g	171%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 314mg	105%
Sodium 1179mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 606.60g	221%
Dietary Fiber 25.50g	91%
Total Sugars 395.00g
Protein 42.40g	85%

Vitamin D 61IU	303%
Calcium 328mg	25%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 1728mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 69.8%