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Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Festive Fruitcake Cookies Recipe You'll Love Baking This Season

This Fruitcake Cookies Recipe blends classic flavors into bite-sized treats perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with vanilla essence
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract can omit
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh
For the Festive Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Candied Fruit (mixed) chopped into ¼-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Pecans or nuts of choice

Equipment

  • oven
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the egg and extracts into the mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.
  5. Fold in the chopped candied fruit and nuts evenly.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them 3-4 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Dust chopped candied fruit with flour to prevent clumping and ensure even distribution. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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