Description
These Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are packed with the rich flavors of candied fruit, warm spices, and crunchy nuts, offering all the nostalgic charm of a classic fruitcake in a convenient, bite-sized cookie. Perfect for the holidays, these cookies are a delightful twist on the traditional fruitcake!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped candied fruit and nuts until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Drop the cookie dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the cookies are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can mix up the types of nuts and candied fruits based on your personal preferences or what you have on hand.
- For a more traditional fruitcake flavor, you can use dark rum or brandy-soaked dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes