These fruitcake cookies are everything you love about the classic holiday treat—packed with dried fruits and nuts—but in a chewy, decadent cookie form .💛
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🍒 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 🍍 1/2 cup dried pineapple, chopped
- 🍇 1/2 cup raisins or currants
- 🥜 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 🥄 1/4 cup brandy (or orange juice for non-alcoholic)
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🥄 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 🥄 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 🥚 1 large egg
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍞 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
- 🥄 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 🥄 1/4 tsp nutmeg
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Soak the Fruits:
- In a bowl, combine the dried cherries, pineapple, raisins, and brandy (or orange juice). Let them soak for 30 minutes to plump up the fruits.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4️⃣ Mix It All Together:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the soaked fruits (along with any remaining liquid) and the chopped nuts.
5️⃣ Shape & Bake:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
6️⃣ Cool & Enjoy:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 🍴
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Holiday Cheer in a Bite: Loaded with festive flavors of fruit, nuts, and warm spices.
- Soft & Chewy: Perfectly moist and tender cookies with a hint of brandy or orange.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: The flavors deepen over time—perfect for prepping in advance.
- Customizable: Swap in your favorite dried fruits or nuts for a personal twist.
Bake these irresistible cookies ! 🍪✨