Description
Experience the festive spirit of Christmas with these delightful Christmas Fruitcake Cookies! Packed with vibrant dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and warm spices, each cookie offers a burst of holiday flavor. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies will become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cherries)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup candied ginger or citrus peel
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup softened butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are soft. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg