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The Ultimate Old Fashioned Chewy Fruitcake Cookies

A stack of chewy fruitcake cookies loaded with dried cranberries and nuts, resting on a light plate.
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Bake chewy, old fashioned fruitcake cookies packed with candied fruit and nuts. This recipe delivers classic holiday flavor in a simple cookie format.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup mixed candied fruit (cherries, pineapple), chopped
  • 12 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 12 cup raisins (optional)
  • 14 cup brandy or orange juice (optional, for soaking fruit)

Instructions

  1. If using, soak the candied fruit and raisins in brandy or orange juice for at least 30 minutes. Drain any excess liquid before using.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the drained candied fruit and chopped nuts.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can gently press them down slightly if you prefer a flatter cookie.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can lightly dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
  • To achieve the best chewy fruitcake cookies texture, avoid overbaking.
  • This recipe is great for make ahead holiday cookies; store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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