Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies
These delightful old-fashioned fruitcake cookies combine the rich flavors of dried fruits, nuts, and spices into a chewy treat, perfect for sharing during holidays.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (like cherries, apricots, and raisins)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts and pecans)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, and coconut (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
To serve the cookies, arrange them on a decorative platter or pack them in a lovely tin for gifts. They stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container.