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Old-fashioned Fruitcake Cookies

These Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fruitcake, packed with fruits and nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cookie scoop or spoon
  • 1 wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits e.g., raisins, cranberries, cherries
  • 1 cup nuts chopped, e.g., walnuts, pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

For a festive flavor, you can add ½ teaspoon of nutmeg or use a variety of dried fruits for different tastes.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
These cookies freeze well; you can store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.