Easy Fruit Cake Cookies Recipe
Delightfully fruity cookies that capture the essence of a traditional fruit cake in each bite. Perfect for festive occasions!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit chopped
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruit and nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are great for gifting during the holidays. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.