Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies Recipe
Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies Recipe are a delightful holiday treat. These cookies bring festive cheer to any gathering.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Cookie sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Half teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Quarter teaspoon salt
- Half cup softened butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed candied fruits
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Half cup raisins
Instructions
- Clear your counter and gather all ingredients.
- This makes the process much smoother.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F right away.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper now.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and spices together.
- Whisk them well in a medium bowl.
- Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Beat softened butter until it's light and fluffy.
- Add brown sugar gradually while mixing continuously.
- This should take about three minutes total.
- Crack eggs into the butter mixture one at a time.
- Beat well after each egg addition happens.
- Pour in vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to wet ingredients.
- Mix until just combined, don't overmix the dough.
- Fold in candied fruits, nuts, and raisins gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets.
- Space them two inches apart for spreading room.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
- Let cookies cool on sheets for five minutes.
- Transfer to cooling racks to finish cooling completely.
Notes
- Don't skip softening your butter to room temperature.
- Cold butter won't mix properly with other ingredients.
- Chop candied fruits into smaller pieces if needed.
- This helps distribute them evenly throughout cookies.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor possible.
- Old spices lose their punch over time quickly.
- Don't overbake these cookies or they'll turn dry.
- They should look slightly underdone when you remove them.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- They stay fresh for up to two weeks.