Mini Fruitcakes

This Christmas dessert tradition gets a healthier update! These sweet and fruity Mini Fruitcakes are the perfect tiny whole wheat and dairy free sweet treat to take to a cookie exchange or add to your Holiday cookie platter!

½ cup hot coffee
¾ cup chopped, pitted dates (about 8 Medjool)
1 cup dried cherries
½ cup raisins or golden raisins
2 tablespoons dark rum or brandy
1 cup white whole-wheat flour (see *ingredient note)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground/powdered ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup avocado oil or organic canola oil
½ cup unsulphered molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
½ cup chopped toasted pecans, plus 48 pieces decorating
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)

View the full recipe at Healthy Seasonal Recipes →