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Traditional English Fruit Cake Christmas Cookies

These English fruit cake cookies are a delightful twist on the classic holiday fruitcake, perfect for festive gatherings. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, they deliver a rich flavor in every bite.

The recipe is straightforward and ideal for holiday baking. These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment, making them a convenient treat for the season.

Festive Fruit Cake Cookies Recipe

A festive plate of English fruit cake cookies with dried fruits and nuts, dusted with powdered sugar, set in a holiday-themed background.

These cookies combine the flavors of traditional fruitcake, featuring a mix of dried fruits like raisins and currants, along with chopped nuts and a hint of spices. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
  • 1/2 cup candied citrus peel, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the dried fruits, nuts, candied peel, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 24 cookies
  • Calories: 150kcal
  • Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g

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