Fruit Cake Cookies
Fruit Cake Cookies are soft, chewy, festive cookies made with candied fruits, dried fruits, and crunchy nuts. With a buttery texture and classic holiday flavor, they are perfect for Christmas, tea-time, gifting, and dessert platters.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Baking tray
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup mixed candied fruits
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup chopped dates
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Beat the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth and well combined.
5. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until combined.
6. Fold in candied fruits, raisins, dates, cranberries, and chopped nuts.
7. Scoop the dough onto the tray, leaving space between each cookie, then bake until lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use Soft Butter: Soft butter helps create a smooth and fluffy cookie dough.
- Do Not Overmix: Mix only until the ingredients come together to keep the cookies soft.
- Chop Fruits Evenly: Small fruit pieces help distribute flavor evenly.
- Chill for Thicker Cookies: Chilling the dough helps prevent excess spreading.
- Watch Baking Time: Take them out once the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Completely: Let cookies cool fully before storing.
- Store Properly: Keep in an airtight container for best freshness.