Description
These Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic fruitcake, packed with pecans, cherries, pineapple, and raisins. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup candied cherries, halved
- 1 cup candied pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup raisins or currants
- 1/4 cup brandy or orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dough: Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl, then beat in eggs and molasses. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in pecans, cherries, pineapple, raisins, and brandy.
- Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Flavor improves over time; store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For extra richness, brush with brandy after baking.
- Great for gifting when wrapped in festive tins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
