Old-fashioned Fruitcake Cookies
These Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fruitcake. Chewy and packed with dried fruits and nuts, they are perfect for the holiday season or any festive occasion. These cookies are easy to make and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits, chopped e.g., cherries, raisins, cranberries
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped e.g., walnuts, pecans
- ½ cup chopped candied ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- Stir in the mixed dried fruits, nuts, and candied ginger until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly undercooked, but they will set as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a more festive touch, you can glaze the cookies with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk.
Feel free to customize the dried fruits and nuts based on your preferences.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, or they can be frozen for longer storage.