Description
Tender and lightly spiced cookies filled with jewel-like fruit, perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying with tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (good quality)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup candied fruit mix (choose soft and glossy pieces)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped finely (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the candied fruit and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- If the dough is sticky, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly glossy.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 1 g
Keywords: Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies