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Old-fashioned Fruitcake Cookies

These Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fruitcake, packed with a mix of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat on a chilly day, these cookies bring the nostalgic flavors of fruitcake in a convenient cookie form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit (chopped apricots, cranberries, and raisins)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (chopped walnuts and pecans)
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional) Optional ingredient.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 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. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Fold in the dried fruit, nuts, and optional chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Feel free to customize the dried fruit and nuts based on your preferences.
These cookies freeze well, making them a great make-ahead option for the holidays!