Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chewiest Fruitcake Cookies, where the rich essence of traditional fruitcake meets a soft, chewy cookie! Each bite bursts with a medley of sweet dried fruits and crunchy nuts, making these cookies an irresistible treat for festive gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. Perfectly portable, they’re easy to share, gift, or enjoy at home. With a straightforward recipe that invites customization, you can tailor these cookies to your taste by swapping in your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Experience the joy of baking with this simple and satisfying recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ tablespoons alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 cup paradise fruit and peel mix
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the granulated sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add the egg and both types of vanilla; whisk until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the paradise fruit mix and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until soft; cookies will firm as they cool.
- Cool on the baking sheet for one minute before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg