Easy Fruitcake Cookies Recipe for Christmas
A festive, chewy cookie packed with candied fruits, toasted nuts, warm spices, and holiday cheer. All the best parts of fruitcake — in a soft, buttery cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 28 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
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½ cup chopped candied cherries
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½ cup chopped candied pineapple
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⅓ cup golden raisins or currants (optional)
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½ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to wet mixture.
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Fold in fruits and nuts. Scoop dough onto sheets.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until golden at the edges.
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Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
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Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
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Dough can be frozen and baked as needed.
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Add a glaze for extra sweetness and shine.