Fruity Cake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup of butter, softened
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/2 cup of chopped dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
3. Mix in the raisins, cranberries, and walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Fruit cake is a traditional Christmas dessert.
• The combination of fruits, nuts, and spices make fruit cake a unique and delicious treat.
• Fruit cakes can last for months without going bad.
• Fruit cake cookies are a great way to enjoy the flavor of a fruit cake without all the work.