Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Fruitcake Cookies, a delightful fusion of sweet dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire, these cookies bring warmth and nostalgia to your celebration. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a cherished family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cherries, apricots)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg