Dried Fruit Cookies

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Cooking for a Crowd

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
5 dozen small cookies

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 12 hr 0 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 12 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

1/2 pound dried figs
1/4 pound raisins
2 ounces candied cherries, coarsely chopped
2 ounces dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 ounces chopped pecans
Kosher salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 extra-large egg
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Snip off the hard stems of the figs with scissors or a small knife and coarsely chop the figs. In a medium bowl, combine the figs, raisins, cherries, apricots, honey, sherry, lemon juice, pecans, and a pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit overnight at room temperature.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, cloves, superfine sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the egg and mix until incorporated. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt just until combined. Don't overmix! Add the fruits and nuts, including any liquid in the bowl. Divide the dough in half and place each half on the long edge of a 12 by 18-inch piece of parchment or waxed paper. Roll each half into a log, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4-inch thick, making an 18-inch-long roll. Refrigerate the dough for several hours, or until firm.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

With a small, sharp knife, cut the logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the slices 1/2-inch apart on ungreased sheet pans and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden.

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recipe Dried Fruit Cookies
frederica san antonio, TX 11-04-2009
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Question about this recipe. HELP HELP
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I want to make these cookies for Thanksgiving but I saw Ina make them on TV and I thought she used cream sherry instead of... dry sherry? From the comments I've read, I don't think it will matter much but wanted to ask anyway??Read more
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SHELLY Frisco, TX 10-29-2009
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Very good dried fruit cookies....
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made these exactly according to the recipes. I didn't have any juice left over after the fruit and nuts macerated... overnight. I also thought that it has just a bit too much cloves. I will experiment with the amount of cloves next time. Over all I would say they are fabulous!!! Will make them again for my next kids play date. Great job Ina! Read more
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Debbie Lancaster, SC 10-23-2009
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Yield info
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I doubled this recipe and made as printed. I made the rolls 2" in diameter and got 7 1/2 doz. I would not have wanted the... cookies any smaller. Also, for those posters who wanted ingredients in cups, etc., it is so helpful to have a digital scale (they are available almost everywhere these days) because esp. with pro recipes the ingredients are listed by weight, not volume.Read more
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Barbara Aliso Viejo, CA 10-22-2009
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A new Christmas Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I knew when I printed off this recipe, that I could count on Ina Garten for a good cookie. WOW! This is a new Christmas... cookie tray favorite. Due to lack of availability of candied cherries and apricots in my stores, I used dates instead. Very good substitute. Thanks Ina!Read more
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gail pelican rapids, MN 10-20-2009
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Holiday Hit cookies/fruit cake cookies
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love these and will dip them half in melted white chocolate!!
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Holly San Francisco, CA 08-14-2009
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Wow they were good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I first saw Ina made these on her show. They looked so delicious that I decided to give them a try, even though I am not a... dried fruit-in-dessert type of person. I wasn't disappointed! They were buttery, nutty and the mix of dried fruits added to the complexity of flavour. I couldn't find candied cherries so I used candied pineapples by the suggestion of another reviewer. I will be making these all year round!Read more