Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of classic holiday flavors with these Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies. Packed with candied fruit, nuts, and warm spices, these cookies are a festive treat perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups mixed candied fruit
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the orange juice.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Combine dough: Fold in nuts, candied fruit, and raisins. Drop dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, soak fruit in rum or brandy overnight before using.
- Store cookies in an airtight container or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
