Fruit Cocktail Canadian Cookies

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: carob chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can enhance flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds are often less expensive and allergen-friendly.

Soften the butter in a stand mixer.

In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking soda.

Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar in the stand mixer.

Add vanilla extract and mix well.

Add the egg and mix until combined.

Add the fruit cocktail and mix in.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.

Fold in chopped pecans.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens