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🍪 Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies: A Timeless Treat ✨

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These fruitcake cookies are a nostalgic delight, packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a sweet, chewy cookie with a rich medley of flavors! 🛒

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 🍒 1 cup candied cherries, chopped
  • 🍍 1 cup candied pineapple, chopped
  • 🥃 1/4 cup rum or orange juice (for soaking fruits)
  • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 🥄 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 🥄 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 🥚 2 large eggs
  • 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 🍞 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 🥄 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
  • 🥄 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 🌰 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 🌟 1/2 cup golden raisins or dried currants

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Soak the Fruit

  • In a small bowl, combine the candied cherries, candied pineapple, and raisins with the rum or orange juice. Let soak for at least 1 hour (or overnight for extra flavor).

2️⃣ Prepare the Dough

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4️⃣ Fold in the Goodies

  • Drain the soaked fruits (if needed) and fold them into the dough along with the chopped nuts.

5️⃣ Bake the Cookies

  1. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

6️⃣ Store & Enjoy

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage. These cookies taste even better after a day or two as the flavors meld together!

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Bursting with Flavor: Sweet, spiced, and fruity with just the right crunch from the nuts.
  • Perfect for Gifting: A charming holiday treat that everyone loves.
  • Make-Ahead Friendly: Flavors deepen over time, making them ideal for prepping ahead.

Bring a touch of nostalgia to your dessert table with these old-fashioned fruitcake cookies. They’re a sweet taste of holiday ! 🍪✨