Description
A festive twist on traditional fruitcake, these cookies are packed with dates, mixed candied fruit, and walnuts, offering a rich, spiced flavor. Perfect for holiday baking, these cookies combine the classic tastes of fruitcake in a fun, 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 in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a more traditional fruitcake flavor, feel free to add a splash of rum or brandy to the batter for extra richness.
- For a nuttier texture, you can substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes