Description
These Fruitcake Cookies are a festive, chewy treat filled with dates, candied fruit, and walnuts, all spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. They are the perfect holiday cookie for those who enjoy the classic flavors of fruitcake in a portable, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine dates, mixed fruit, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the fruit and nut mixture.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Be sure to chop the dates and candied fruit into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the cookies.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days, allowing the flavors to meld together even more.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or any other nut of your choice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes