Yule Love These Sugar Plum Cookies

Delight your holiday guests with "Yule Love These Sugar Plum Cookies," a festive treat bursting with seasonal flavors and textures! These buttery cookies combine the warm spice of cinnamon with the natural sweetness of chopped dried plums and apricots, perfectly balanced by the crunch of pecans or walnuts. With a soft and tender crumb, each bite offers a nostalgic nod to classic holiday desserts. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious, making them a standout addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Easy to prepare in just over 30 minutes, they're ideal for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply indulging in cheerful moments by the fire. If you're looking for a unique holiday cookie recipe that blends tradition with a touch of sophistication, these spiced sugar plum cookies are a must-bake!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup dried plums (chopped)
• 0.5 cup dried apricots (chopped)
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chopped dried plums, dried apricots, and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Scoop out 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cookies are cool, lightly dust them with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy these sweet, spiced Sugar Plum Cookies during the holiday season!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1114.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4718.1

Total Fat 243.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 736.2mg	0%
Sodium 1790.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 612.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.0g	0%
Total Sugars 335.2g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 170.4IU	0%
Calcium 285.5mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 2458.2mg	0%

*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: 45.2%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 50.6%