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Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies

Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies

These soft and chewy fruitcake cookies combine traditional flavors with an easy-to-eat format, making them a holiday favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure carefully to avoid overbaking.
  • 1 cup butter, softened Should not be too warm for proper consistency.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Adds moisture and sweetness.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies further.
  • 2 large eggs Bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the cookie flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Main spice flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Adds a warm, holiday flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves Optional for deeper spice flavor.
  • 1 cup mixed dried and candied fruit Chopped into small, even pieces.
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds) Choose based on preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped mixed fruit and nuts.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers look a bit underdone.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. To keep them soft, store with a slice of bread or use parchment paper between layers in a freezer container. They can be frozen either as dough or baked cookies.