Soft Fruitcake Cookies – Christmas Cookie Tray Favorite
Chewy, buttery Christmas Fruitcake Cookies packed with candied cherries, raisins, warm spices, and crunchy pecans — all the flavor of fruitcake in festive, bite-sized form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 32 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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2 ¼ 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 ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 orange (optional)
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1 cup chopped candied cherries (red & green)
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¾ cup raisins or currants
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¾ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange zest (if using).
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Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.
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Fold in cherries, raisins, and nuts.
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Scoop onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
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Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Add white chocolate chips or drizzle with icing for variation.