Fruitcake Cookies are bite-sized treats that pack all the festive flavors of traditional fruitcake into a soft, chewy cookie. Filled with candied fruit, nuts, and warm spices, they’re perfect for holiday cookie trays, gifting, or enjoying with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
1. Serving Quantity
Makes about 36 cookies
2. Cooking Time
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 12 minutes per batch
Total Time: 40 minutes
3. Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 cup chopped candied fruit mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins or golden raisins
4. Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with orange juice, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in candied fruit, nuts, and raisins.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
5. Nutrition (per cookie, approx.)
Calories: 130
Carbohydrates: 17g
Sugar: 10g
Fat: 6g
Protein: 2g
6. Tips
- For a stronger holiday flavor, soak raisins in rum or brandy before adding.
- Drizzle with a light glaze of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container; flavors deepen after a day or two.
- Swap pecans for almonds if you like a different nutty taste.
- These cookies freeze well—perfect for making ahead during the busy holiday season.
Fruitcake Cookies are rich, festive, and filled with holiday cheer—an easy way to enjoy fruitcake flavors in cookie form.
