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Easy Fruitcake Cookies

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Delicious and chewy fruitcake cookies packed with festive flavors and loaded with candied fruit and nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temp
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice or bourbon (optional)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped candied fruit
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses or honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with the sugars until creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and yolk. Mix in vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice or bourbon. Stir in the molasses if using.
  4. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two parts, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Toss candied fruit, nuts, and raisins with 1 tablespoon of the dry mix or a little flour. Fold them gently into the dough.
  6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon mounds, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then move cookies to a rack.

Notes

For added spice, add a pinch of ground cloves or lemon zest. You can also substitute nuts based on your preference.

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