Aunt Bert's Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

This recipe for Aunt Bert's Fruitcake Cookies is a twist on the classic fruitcake, turning it into bite-sized cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup chopped mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, apricots, and cherries)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the dried fruits and nuts.
6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
8. Cool on wire racks.

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