Sweet Fruitcake Cookies – Easy Holiday Dessert Recipe
Sweet Fruitcake Cookies are soft, chewy cookies filled with candied cherries, raisins, warm spices, and nuts for a festive twist on classic fruitcake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup red and green candied cherries, chopped
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel, optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and brown sugar until light and smooth.
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Add egg and mix until combined.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
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Fold in cherries, raisins, nuts, and orange peel.
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Scoop dough onto baking sheets and lightly flatten.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool on baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Do not overbake to maintain softness.
Chop fruit evenly for consistent texture.
Store in an airtight container for freshness.