Description
These Decadent Chewy Fruitcake Cookies combine rich, buttery dough with a mix of sweet candied fruit, nuts, and aromatic spices. The result is a chewy, flavorful cookie perfect for holiday gatherings or as a delightful treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped candied fruit
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend these dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Mix in Fruits and Spices: Stir in the chopped candied fruit, nuts, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is well-softened to achieve a light and fluffy texture.
- For best results, avoid overmixing the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg