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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

Irresistible Christmas Fruitcake Cookies You’ll Love

These Christmas Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful blend of dried fruits and spices, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar brown sugar is preferred
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or hazelnut extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract or orange extract
For the Festive Flair
  • 2 cups candied fruits chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts, optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • hand mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and extracts, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  5. Fold in the chopped candied fruits and pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown, and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best flavor, let the dough rest before baking and avoid overmixing to maintain a crumbly texture.