Description
Delightful chewy fruitcake cookies blend traditional holiday flavors with modern cookie charm. Sweet dried fruits and warm spices create a nostalgic treat you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sugars and Fats:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Mix-ins and Fruits:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped candied fruit
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and airy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, then blend in vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
- Separately whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, stirring gently to maintain a soft, cohesive dough.
- Gently fold candied fruit, chopped nuts, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving modest spacing between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn golden brown and centers appear set.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 3-4 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire cooling racks for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more concentrated flavor profile.
- Swap traditional candied fruits with dried cranberries or apricots for a modern twist on the classic fruitcake cookie.
- Toast nuts before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch to the cookie texture.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure even baking and prevent cookies from sticking to the pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg