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Glazed Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies with colorful fruit and glaze

Glazed Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies

These festive shortbread cookies are studded with candied fruit, reminiscent of classic fruitcake, and finished with a sweet, simple glaze, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Candied fruit mix finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cookies
  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and salt, then fold in chopped candied fruit and orange zest.
  2. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut into shapes, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
Glaze
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature before creaming. The dough can be chilled for up to 2 days, or frozen for longer storage. Get creative with cookie cutter shapes for different occasions!