Description
A delightful twist on a classic holiday treat, these fruitcake cookies are easy to make and full of rich flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, and chopped apricots)
1/4 cup candied cherries, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
6. Fold in nuts, dried fruits, and candied cherries.
7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Ensure spices are fresh for the best flavor. Chilling the dough helps maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seasonal & Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: fruitcake, cookies, holiday, easy recipe