Description
Creamy holiday bliss bites offer a festive journey through layers of rich chocolate and smooth caramel. Delightful textures and seasonal spices create a memorable dessert experience you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 whole egg
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup candied cherries
- 2 cups candied pineapple
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Non-stick pan spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Pulverize walnuts, almonds, and pecans in a food processor until achieving a consistent, pebble-like texture. Simultaneously process dates, cherries, pineapple, and cranberries to match the nut consistency, creating a vibrant mixed base.
- Batter Formation: Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Integrate the egg, ensuring a smooth incorporation. Gradually blend in flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and vanilla extract to develop a harmonious mixture.
- Combining Ingredients: Gently fold the fruit and nut mixture with the prepared batter, creating a cohesive and well-integrated composition.
- Baking Setup: Calibrate the oven to 350F, positioning the rack in the upper third. Prepare four cookie sheets by lining with parchment paper and lightly spraying with non-stick solution.
- Portioning and Baking: Deploy a small scoop to distribute the mixture into 48 uniform droplets, positioning 12 on each prepared sheet. Bake two sheets simultaneously for approximately 20 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee consistent golden-brown coloration.
- Finishing: Transfer the baked bites to a cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and develop their complete flavor profile.
Notes
- Precision Chopping: Uniform nut and fruit sizes guarantee consistent texture and even baking throughout the Holiday Bliss Bites.
- Butter Technique: Softened butter whipped with brown sugar creates a creamy base that enhances the cookies’ richness and helps bind ingredients perfectly.
- Strategic Baking: Positioning the rack in the upper third of the oven and rotating sheets midway ensures golden-brown edges and prevents uneven cooking.
- Cooling Wisdom: Allowing cookies to cool completely on a rack helps them set properly, developing deeper flavors and achieving the ideal crisp-yet-tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg