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Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies You Can't Resist

Delightful and customizable Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies, bringing festive flavors to your holiday baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for chewy texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Using sea salt adds a twist
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly grated for extra flavor
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Replace with vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar works
  • 2 large eggs Can use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit Customize with favorites
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts Walnuts, pecans, or almonds
  • 0.25 cup chopped candied fruit peel Optional for extra sweetness
  • to taste powdered sugar For dusting, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, combining until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, and optional chopped candied fruit peel.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Don't overmix the dough. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes. Store in an airtight container.

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