Vegan Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are delicious. We made them with butter, sugar, flax eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, spices, pecans, candied cherries and pineapple, golden raisins, and dates. They contain 2 grams of protein and 160 calories per serving. Prepare these cookies in 40 minutes, so they are good to make as a quick dessert for some event. Store these Vegan Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies for one week in the refrigerator. You may serve them with cinnamon tea, vegan banana bread, iced coffee, chocolate truffles, or vanilla ice cream.
STATS:
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Diet: Vegan
- Cuisine: American
- Serving: 36 cookies
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Course: Dessert
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Baking paper
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Baking sheets
- Cookie scoop
- Wire cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup softened unsalted vegan butter
- Half tsp ground nutmeg
- 5 tbsp water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Half tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Half cup golden raisins
- 1 cup chopped vegan candied cherries
- Half tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped vegan candied pineapple
- Half cup chopped dates
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SOFTENED VEGAN BUTTER:
- This butter adds rich taste and tenderness and holds the cookies nicely. We would also utilize the refined coconut oil instead if required.
GRANULATED SUGAR:
- It makes the cookies sweet and creates crispy edges. This sugar works well with the vegan butter to make the creamy base. You may use coconut sugar as an alternative.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- Add this flour to provide structure, and it will also maintain the shape of the cookies. You can also utilize gluten-free flour if required.
CANDIED PINEAPPLE:
- We use it to include tropical fruit taste and chewy texture in the dessert. It pairs with the cherries, raisins, dates, and warm spices. You may use candied orange peel as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, cover two sheets with baking paper and warm the oven to 350°F.
- Mix ground flaxseed with water for ten minutes in a small bowl.
- Beat vegan butter and sugar in the large bowl, then include the prepared flaxseed mixture.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Now mix the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, then add chopped pecans, candied cherries, candied pineapple, golden raisins, and chopped dates.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll one tbsp of dough into a ball and put it on the sheets.
- Place them 2 inches apart, then bake the cookies for 12 minutes.
- Lastly, cool the cookies for 5 minutes, put them on the wire rack, and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH:
- Yogurt Parfaits
- Fruit Salad
- Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Banana Bread
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
HOT BEVERAGES:
- Hot Chocolate
- Cinnamon Tea
- Chai Tea Latte
- Brewed Coffee
- Warm Almond Milk
COLD BEVERAGES:
- Iced Coffee
- Iced Chai Latte
- Vanilla Almond Milk
- Cranberry Spritzer
- Homemade Lemonade
HOLIDAY:
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Truffles
- Shortbread Cookies
- Peppermint Brownies
DESSERTS:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Baked Cinnamon Apples
- Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Mousse
- Warm Fruit Compote
TIPS:
- Include soft vegan butter so it mixes easily, and do not spread the cookies too much.
- We have to chop the nuts & fruits equally so they get distributed evenly in the cookies.
- You should not bake this dessert too long to prevent dryness.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, then shape it for better cookies.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include these cooled cookies in a closed box and store for one week.
FREEZER:
- Add these cookies to the box and freeze for three months.
FAQs:
How to make these cookies nut-free?
- You may skip pecans and replace them with more raisins or chopped dates.
What makes the cookies spread so much?
- The cookies spread too much because you might utilize extra soft or melted butter or less flour. You can chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes so they get firm.
Can I prepare this dough earlier?
- Yes, you may refrigerate the covered dough one day in advance.
Why do I feel these cookies are dry?
- The cookies get dry because you bake them for more time or include extra flour.
How to reduce the sweet taste in these cookies?
- You may include less granulated sugar, but it will change the sweet taste & texture of these cookies.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 150 kcal
Net Carbs: 19 g
Iron: 0.7 mg
Total Carbs: 21 g
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 15 mg
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 85 mg
Potassium: 75 mg
