Fruitcake Cookies
Show: Barefoot Contessa
Episode: Cooking for a Crowd
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By 19Linda52
on January 14, 2013
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Yummy!!!!! Great recipe and you can use any fruit combo you enjoy!!! I have done exactly as the recipe states and several other fruit/nut combinations. I have even melted white chocolate and drizzled them before serving. They have all been delicious. Thank you for a great recipe!!!
By betty1336
on January 09, 2013
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Excellent cookie! A butter cookie with attitude! I substituted the sherry with a teaspoon of vanilla extract. After sitting overnight, the fruit/nut mixture was moist but there was no extra liquid. I was worried that the cookies would be too dry but they were not. This cookie gives new meaning to fruitcake!
By Lovell Gertrude
Columbus, Indiana
on January 03, 2013
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Everyone thought these cookies were delicious! They are worth the effort. I tried to blend them with a hand held mixer and that was a mistake. I will have to buy a mixer with a paddle.
By babette1027
avon lake, oh
on January 03, 2013
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I'm afraid I did make an alteration, unintentional, yet whether or not it made a difference, the cookies are wonderful. I macerated them in my spirit of choice - rum - and never got around to finishing them the following day, nor the next, nor the next. After five days of macerated fruits I took a gamble and plunged ahead with the rest of the recipe. Result - they are moist, chewy, just enough sweet, and ultimately perfect.
By iheartcookie
on December 25, 2012
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This recipe is excellent. It's a super hit with us and is going to be a permananent addition to my recipe collection. Just follow it EXACTLY and you can't go wrong. The cookies are delicious. I substituted the dried fruit with 2 cups of fruit cake fruit mix (candied fruit mix that is sold during the holiday season and cloves for cardamom spice. They look so complex and definitely add a beautiful touch to the cookie platter.
By suzhorn
Winter Springs, FL
on December 21, 2012
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Ina is my fave, but these don't have the wow factor I want in a Christmas cookie. Wish I'd made her jam thumbprints instead.
By cindy05_5232638
Chicago, IL
on December 21, 2012
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I made these for a cookie exchange and people are asking for the recipe. I used dried cherries in place of marachino and I also used Grand Marnier instead of Sherry and... I did not let it sit as long as suggested and they still turned out great.
By mahendrickson
on December 21, 2012
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This is a fantastic cookie for your Christmas assortment. I was apprehensive at first because of the stigma associated with fruitcake. I was pleasantly surprised that they turned out fantastic. Loaded with flavor.. just the right amount of sweet and savory. I know that many might turn their noses up at this, but I highly recommend it. I am proud to have this cookie as part of my cookie gift collection this holiday season.
By tad01214_4492000
Joliet, IL
on December 20, 2012
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I am a big fan of Ina's recipes and will be making several for the holidays. However, I have to concur with a previous reviewer that described these as dull and lacking sweetness. The flavor just isn't there. Technically, they were simple to prepare and have a lovely appearance. They would certainly look beautiful on a holiday cookie plate. I'm somewhat shocked by the positive reviews, but maybe fruitcake is an acquired taste.
By lmlosche_3713680
Wilmington, NC
on December 20, 2012
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These are a great alternative to regular fruitcake. I think the key is definitely not to over bake them. For those who are afraid of the sticky mess of chopping the fruit, just spray the knife with non-stick cooking spray first. It makes the job so much easier.