Description
Christmas Fruitcake Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, blending chewy textures with a medley of dried fruits and crunchy nuts. These cookies, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire. With their rich flavors and inviting aroma, they promise to delight everyone during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (chopped, e.g., cherries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup nuts (chopped, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dried fruits and nuts gently.
- Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg