Fruitcake Cookies
Delightful fruitcake cookies that embody traditional holiday flavors in a light and chewy form, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1 cup dried fruit mix (raisins, cherries, apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly golden and centers are set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Consider using parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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