Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
Festive Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Enjoy easy holiday baking a joyful treat Get the recipe try it today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Candied Fruit (Mixed), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/2 cup Raisins (Golden or Regular)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts, Pecans, or Almonds), toasted
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
- 1-2 tablespoons Rum or Brandy (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in molasses and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in candied fruit, cranberries, raisins, nuts, spices, and rum (if using).
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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