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Chewy Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Chewy Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

This Chewy Fruitcake Cookies Recipe is fun and simple.It tastes sweet, soft, and a little festive.These cookies use classic fruitcake flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups
  • Brown sugar – 1 cup
  • Butter softened – ¾ cup
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Mixed dried fruits – 1 cup
  • Chopped nuts – ½ cup
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon

Instructions
 

Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Line baking tray with paper.

Step 2

  • Cream butter and brown sugar well.
  • Mix until fluffy and smooth.

Step 3

  • Add eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Mix gently until combined.

Step 4

  • Add flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon.
  • Mix slowly to avoid overmixing.

Step 5

  • Fold in fruits and nuts.
  • Spread evenly in dough.

Step 6

  • Scoop dough onto tray.
  • Leave space between cookies.

Step 7

  • Bake for twelve minutes.
  • Edges should look set.

Step 8

  • Cool cookies on rack.
  • They will firm slightly.

Notes

  • Use soft butter only.
  • Do not overbake cookies.
  • Chop fruits evenly.
  • Use fresh baking soda.
  • Cool cookies completely before storing.
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