Delicious Better Than Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

These Better Than Fruitcake Cookies are the perfect blend of rich fruitcake flavors in a chewy, cookie form. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped dried fruit (such as raisins, apricots, and cranberries)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Fold in the dried fruit and nuts until evenly distributed in the cookie dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these Better Than Fruitcake Cookies with a glass of milk or cup of hot cocoa!

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