Savor the delectable nostalgic flavors of the holidays with this recipe for these hearty, chewy fruitcake cookies that I want to share with you. Unlike their soft, cake-like counterparts, these cookies offer a dense, satisfying bite. Packed with candied fruits and nuts, each cookie is a bite of pure holiday cheer. Perfect for gift-giving or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, these cookies are classic treats that will delight your taste buds and all your family and guests.
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Why This is the Best Fruit and Nut Holiday Cookie Recipe
Besides being so easy to make, these delicious candied fruit cookies are firmer than typical traditional fruitcake cookies you may have tried in the past. These cookies are not cake-like and hold up while providing that sensational chew for maximizing your cookie eating pleasure.
You can bake them early. These Christmas cookies freeze well. I always have a recipe of them in my freezer to take out when needed.
Similar recipes just use baking soda as the leavening agent. The result is tender cookies that spread more. Instead, I use baking powder and less baking soda. The cookies don’t spread that much and have a better texture in my opinion.
Fruitcake Cookies
½ cups of butter, softened
½ cups of sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons of vanilla
1 ½ cups of flour
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, leveled
½ teaspoons of baking powder, leved
1/4 teaspoon of salt
½ cups of Paradise candied red cherries, chopped
½ cups of Paradise candied green cherries, chopped
½ cups of Paradise Old English Fruit and Peel Mix
½ cup of chopped walnuts
½ cups of raisins
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy before add the egg, vanilla and beating through until well mixed with your electric mixer.
- Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda then mix in with the creamed butter-sugar mixture.
- Fold in the fruits and nuts.
- Drop by heaping teaspoons on greased cookie sheet and give them some room to spread.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 11-14 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for about three minutes before removing.
- ENJOY!
Tips for the Best Hearty Fruitcake Cookies
Here are a few tips to help you bake the perfect fruitcake cookies:
Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and prevent clumps.
Measure Accurately: Use measuring spoons and level off the baking powder and baking soda to avoid over- or under-leavening.
Use Large Egg: Use large egg to ensure consistent results in the final product.
High-Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality butter, vanilla extract, and candied fruits and nuts for the best flavor. I only use Rumford baking powder for baking because it is aluminum free.
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the dough can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Baking Temperature: Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature and bake the cookies for the specified time. Overbaking can lead to dry cookies.
Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for several days or freeze them.
By following these tips, you can ensure that your fruitcake cookies turn out delicious every time.
I hope when you start your holiday baking and are searching for an incredible Christmas cookie that you’ll print out my recipe for these candied fruit cookies. Trust me, but you’ll be glad that you did once you taste them!
Savor the delectable nostalgic flavors of the holidays with these hearty, chewy fruitcake cookies. Unlike their soft, cake-like counterparts, these cookies offer a dense, satisfying bite. Packed with candied fruits and nuts, each cookie is a bite of pure holiday cheer.
Course:
Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
candied fruit cookies, christmas cookies, easy cookie recipes, fruitcake cookies, holiday baking
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½
cups
of butter
softened -
½
cups
of sugar -
1
large egg -
2
teaspoons
of vanilla -
1 ½
cups
of flour -
1/4
teaspoon
of baking soda
leveled -
½
teaspoons
of baking powder
leved -
1/4
teaspoon
of salt -
½
cups
of Paradise candied red cherries
chopped -
½
cups
of Paradise candied green cherries
chopped -
½
cups
of Paradise Old English Fruit Cake Mix -
½
cup
of chopped walnuts -
½
cups
of raisins
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Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy before add the egg, vanilla and beating through until well mixed with your electric mixer.
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Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda then mix in with the creamed butter-sugar mixture.
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Fold in the fruits and nuts.
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Drop by heaping teaspoons on greased cookie sheet and give them some room to spread.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 11-14 minutes.
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Cool in the pan about three minutes before removing.
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ENJOY!
More of My Favorite Cookies for Your Holiday Baking
These recipes below are just a sampling of some of my most requested cookie recipes. You also check my search box for many more.
Cottage Cheese Drop Cookies with Candied Fruits
Soft and Delectable Banana Sandwich Cookies
