Festive Tutti Frutti & Dry Fruit Biscuits
Buttery, crunchy cookies loaded with candied fruits and nuts — a vibrant, eggless holiday treat perfect for Christmas, Diwali, or New Year!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour maida
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup tutti frutti candied fruits
- ¼ cup mixed dry fruits pistachios, almonds, cashews, cranberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk if needed for binding
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flavor: Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift flour and salt into the bowl. Mix to form a soft dough.
- Add the goodies: Gently fold in tutti frutti and dry fruits until evenly distributed.
- Shape and chill: Shape dough into logs, wrap in foil, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice and bake: Cut the chilled dough into thin rounds and place on the tray. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool completely before serving or storing.