Description
These Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that captures all the flavors of a classic fruitcake in a convenient cookie form. Packed with nuts, candied cherries, and raisins, these cookies are perfect for Christmas or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped candied red cherries
- 1 cup chopped candied green cherries
- 1 cup chopped dates
- ½ cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in the chopped pecans, candied cherries, dates, and golden raisins until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a richer flavor, soak the dried fruits in rum or brandy overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
