Nell's Fruitcake Cookies

Get ready to embrace the nostalgic charm of *Nell's Fruitcake Cookies*, a festive twist on the classic holiday fruitcake! These soft and chewy delights are packed with the vibrant flavors and textures of candied cherries, candied pineapple, raisins, and crunchy pecans or walnuts, making them a crowd-pleasing treat for any seasonal gathering. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and perfectly balanced with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie base, these cookies are a holiday favorite made easy. With only 25 minutes of prep time and a bake time of just 12 minutes, these fruit-packed cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert trays, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift. Bake a batch and experience a holiday tradition that’s as delicious as it is timeless!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:37 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 2 units Large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cups Candied cherries (red and green), chopped
• 1 cups Candied pineapple, chopped
• 0.5 cups Raisins
• 1 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the candied cherries, candied pineapple, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. The centers may look slightly soft but will set as they cool.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 10

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1560.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6263.7

Total Fat 238.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 759.5mg	0%
Sodium 1487.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1008.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.5g	0%
Total Sugars 666.0g
Protein 60.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 437.9mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 1855.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 62.8%