Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful Fruitcake Cookies, bursting with rich flavors of dried fruits and warm spices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, these cookies are sure to impress with their beautiful colors and tantalizing aroma. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, they transform simple ingredients into a memorable treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually sift in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow cooling on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg