Christmas baking is all about warm spices, citrus, nuts and dried fruits—and these Eggless Wholewheat Christmas Fruit & Nut Cookies bring all of that festive magic in the easiest way. Made with wholewheat flour, jaggery, fragrant spices and a mix of nuts and fruits, these cookies are crisp-edged, soft-centred and perfect for holiday gifting. If you enjoy festive bakes or Stuffed Cookies-style indulgence, this recipe will be your new December favourite.
Let’s look at the main ingredients!
Unsalted Butter
Adds richness, flavour and helps give the cookies a crispy texture, and carries the warm spices beautifully. Butter also binds the jaggery and flour, creating a smooth dough.
Powdered Jaggery
Sweetens the cookies with a deep, caramel-like flavour. Jaggery contains more minerals than refined sugar, making this recipe slightly healthier in comparison, while also keeping the cookies soft.
Vanilla Extract
Balances the flavours and enhances the aroma of the spices and citrus.
Cinnamon & Clove Powder
Classic Christmas spices that add warmth, depth and festive fragrance. They turn simple cookies into holiday treats.
Orange Zest
Adds natural citrus notes that brighten the entire cookie and pair perfectly with dried fruits and nuts.
Salt
Just a pinch brings out all the flavours and balances the sweetness.
Milk
Adds moisture and helps the dough come together without eggs.
Wholewheat Flour
Adds fibre, structure and a slightly nutty flavour that complements the fruits and spices. It makes the cookies more wholesome and sturdier for gifting.
Finely Chopped Nuts & Raisins
Add texture, a nutty flavour and sweetness. Nuts give crunch, while keep the raisins add pockets of chew and sweetness. This combination is the heart of all good Christmas fruit-and-nut bakes.
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Why You Will Love These Cookies
- Eggless, wholewheat and jaggery-sweetened crispy cookies
- Packed with festive flavours: cinnamon, clove, orange zest
- Perfect for Christmas gifting and cookie boxes
- Simple, reliable and beginner-friendly
- Make your home smell like pure Christmas magic
These Eggless Wholewheat Christmas Fruit & Nut Cookies are a beautiful addition to your holiday baking list. They’re festive, flavourful and wonderfully healthier than classic versions, without compromising taste or texture. Whether you’re filling cookie boxes, gifting friends, or baking with kids, this recipe will become part of your Christmas traditions year after year.
1/2 cup (100g) - Unsalted Butter/Ghee 1/2 cup (80g) - Powdered Jaggery 2 tbsp (30ml) - Milk 1/4 tsp - Pink Salt or 1/8 tsp - Salt 1/2 tsp - Cinnamon 1 tsp (5ml) - Vanilla Extract Zest of 1 Orange 1.5 cups (200g) - Wholewheat Flour 50g - 80g - Chopped Nuts & Dry Fruits In a mixing bowl, whisk soft unsalted butter and powdered jaggery until it is evenly mixed. Add vanilla, cinnamon, clove, orange zest, salt and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined. Add wholewheat flour and the finely chopped fruits and nuts. Mix gently until a firm dough forms. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for around 1 hour or overnight. Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper into an even layer, around 4-5mm in thickness. Cut out cookie circles and place them on a parchment or silicon mat-lined baking tray. Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden at the edges and the top is firm to touch. Let them cool completely on a wire rock before storing in an airtight container for upto a month.
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