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Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies

Classic fruitcake-inspired cookies packed with candied fruit, nuts, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup candied fruit mix
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 0.5 cup walnuts or pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in candied fruit, raisins, and nuts.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
  8. Bake 14–16 minutes until set and lightly browned.

Notes

Cookies improve in flavor after resting overnight.