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Old-fashioned Fruitcake Cookies

These Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fruitcake, perfect for the holiday season. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and a hint of warm spices, they are chewy, flavorful, and easy to make. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 baking sheets
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened (1 stick).
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits Such as raisins, cranberries, and chopped dried apricots.
  • ½ cup chopped nuts Such as walnuts or pecans.
  • ½ cup chocolate chips Optional.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together to mix well.
  • In another mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can soak the dried fruits in warm water or rum for about 30 minutes before adding them to the dough.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They also freeze well for longer storage.
Feel free to customize the mix of dried fruits and nuts based on your preference.