Fruitcake Christmas Cookies
Festive Fruitcake Christmas Cookies This easy recipe brings holiday cheer to your table Bake a batch today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: Christmas
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Candied Fruit (Mixed)
- Chopped Nuts (Walnuts, Pecans, or Almonds)
- Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice)
Instructions
- Don’t Overmix the Dough: Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes (or even overnight) allows the flavors to meld and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Use a Cookie Scoop: A cookie scoop ensures that all your cookies are the same size, which promotes even baking.
- Bake on Parchment Paper: Parchment paper prevents the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Let the Cookies Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents them from breaking.
- Spice it Up (or Down): Adjust the amount of spices to your liking. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. If you like a more pronounced spice flavor, add a pinch more of each.
- Candied Fruit Prep: Some candied fruit can be quite large. Roughly chop to ensure an even distribution and texture.
Notes
A modern and delicious take on a classic holiday flavor, these Fruitcake Christmas Cookies are perfect for sharing during the festive season or gifting to friends and family. Ditch the dense loaf and embrace a lighter, more approachable version that’s sure to become a new holiday favorite.
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