Description
These cookies combine the flavors of traditional fruitcake with the ease of a cookie.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the dried fruit and nuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and freeze well.
- Feel free to substitute your favorite dried fruits and nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies