Description
These Decadent Chewy Fruitcake Cookies are a festive twist on the classic fruitcake, combining chewy raisins, candied fruit, and spices with crunchy nuts. Perfect for holiday baking, they bring warmth and sweetness to any gathering.
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: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Add fruits and spices: Stir in the chopped candied fruit, nuts, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Be careful not to overbake to keep them chewy.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, consider using a mix of raisins and dried cranberries.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg