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The Ultimate Chewy Fruitcake Cookies: Capturing Holiday Nostalgia in a Single Bite

A stack of delicious fruitcake cookies loaded with candied fruit and nuts, highlighted by bright sunlight.
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Make holiday memories with these chewy fruitcake cookies. This recipe captures the warm spice and mixed fruit flavor of traditional fruitcake in an easy, approachable cookie format, perfect for gifting or cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup candied mixed fruit, chopped
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped candied mixed fruit, pecans, and golden raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. For chewier cookies, slightly underbake.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a deeper fruitcake flavor, soak the candied fruit and raisins in 2 tablespoons of dark rum or brandy for 30 minutes before adding them to the dough. Drain any excess liquid.
  • If you prefer a softer cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • These cookies freeze well. Place cooled cookies in an airtight container between layers of wax paper and freeze for up to three months.

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