Description
Delightful cookies filled with rich fruits and spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
- 1/4 cup rum or brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and molasses; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture until well mixed.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and candied cherries. If using, mix in the rum or brandy.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes to help it firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before savoring these delicious treats!
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the right texture. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading while baking.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fruitcake cookies, holiday baking, cookie recipes, festive treats, dried fruits