COOKIES with DRIED FRUITS and CHOCOLATE, easy and quick, perfect for breakfast, great as Christmas gifts, tasty and crunchy, ideal for the whole family.
These are the cookies you make once and remake every Christmas because they disappear immediately. I make them when I want a simple but impressive treat, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or for gifting in bags.
It has everything you like: crunchy dried fruits and chunks of chocolate, without any unnecessary fuss.
These cookies with dried fruits and chocolate are ideal if you’re looking for a clever recipe.
Few ingredients, simple dough, and a Christmas aroma throughout the house.
They’re perfect for gifting because they stay fresh for days, great for dipping in milk or tea, or just for nibbling, one after another.
You can customize them as you like: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, or a mix of dried fruits.
Dark chocolate is the best, but milk chocolate works great too.
Follow me in the kitchen today there are cookies with dried fruits and chocolate.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 24 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 2 eggs
- 6 1/3 oz honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 oz chocolate
- 1 oz walnuts
- 1 oz almonds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter
Steps
Chop the dried fruits and chocolate.
Mix the flour with the baking powder in a bowl, add the eggs and honey, mix well then add the butter, dried fruits, and chocolate.
Work the ingredients, form two loaves and place them on the baking sheet, make cuts about 3/4 inch apart and bake at 356°F for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven, separate the pieces and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes or so.
Bon appétit
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COOKIES with DRIED FRUITS and CHOCOLATE
Practical tip: chop the dried fruits coarsely, so every bite stays nice and crunchy.
If you want them more rustic, leave them a bit bigger.
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FAQ COOKIES with DRIED FRUITS and CHOCOLATE
Can cookies with dried fruits and chocolate be prepared in advance?
Absolutely! Yes, they are perfect even several days ahead.
Are they suitable for children?
Absolutely! Keep in mind allergies and various intolerances, of course.
Can they be made without butter?
Yes, you can use vegetable oil or coconut oil, the consistency remains excellent.
What type of dried fruits is best to use?
Walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts are perfect, but pistachios or a mix work great too.
What chocolate should be used?
Dark for a more intense and festive flavor, milk chocolate if you want them sweeter and more ‘family friendly’.
How long do the cookies last?
In a tin box, they keep well for 7–10 days.
Are they suitable as Christmas gifts?
Yes, they are ideal: beautiful, fragrant, and durable, perfect in gift bags.
