Description
Buttery, chewy, and bursting with festive flavor — these Fruit Cake Cookies are loaded with candied fruit, raisins, and nuts. Perfect for holidays or gifting, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 ½ cups candied fruit mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup raisins or golden raisins
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ tsp rum extract (for flavor)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs & vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla (and rum extract, if using).
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in fruits & nuts: Stir in candied fruit, raisins, and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop & bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Let cool 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Soak raisins in orange juice or rum for extra moisture.
- Don’t overmix once flour is added—this keeps the cookies tender.
- Use fresh nuts for best flavor and crunch.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Add chocolate chips for a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes