Description
These Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies bring the nostalgic flavors of traditional fruitcake in a chewy, spiced bite-sized treat. Filled with candied fruits, raisins, and nuts, they offer a delightful mix of sweetness and warmth perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a comforting, flavorful cookie.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped candied fruits (e.g., cherries, pineapple)
1/2 cup raisins or currants
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped candied fruits, raisins, and nuts. This adds a colorful and flavorful mix to your dough.
- Shape and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Variations: Add ground cloves or allspice for extra spice, or try substituting the nuts with almonds or hazelnuts. Dried fruits like cranberries or apricots can replace candied fruit for a less sugary option.
Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal per Cookie
