Description
Delightful cookies that blend nostalgia with mouthwatering flavor, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups mixed dried fruit (like raisins, currants, and candied citrus peel)
- 2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Introduce the dry ingredients, blending until just combined.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts.
- Scoop the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies improve in flavor when stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Feel free to mix and match dried fruits and omit nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cookies, fruitcake, holiday baking, dessert, festive treats