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OldFashioned Fruitcake Cookies

These Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies bring the warm flavors of traditional fruitcake into a delightful cookie form. Packed with nuts, dried fruits, and cozy spices, they are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits, chopped You can customize the mix of dried fruits according to your preference.
  • ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup candied cherries, chopped
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet mixture until well incorporated.
  • Fold in the chopped dried fruits, nuts, candied cherries, and raisins using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

You can customize the mix of dried fruits according to your preference or what you have on hand.
For added flavor, consider soaking the dried fruits in warm water or orange juice for a few minutes before adding them to the dough.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.