Nutrition Facts for Festive fruitcake cookies

Festive Fruitcake Cookies

Bring the spirit of the holidays to your kitchen with these delightful Festive Fruitcake Cookies! Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these soft and chewy cookies are packed with colorful dried cherries, golden raisins, candied orange peel, and crunchy nuts, offering all the charm of classic fruitcake in a bite-sized treat. A hint of shredded coconut adds a tropical twist, while a touch of milk ensures the dough comes together beautifully. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are an irresistible addition to cookie platters, gift boxes, or holiday gatherings. Whether you're a fruitcake fan or simply looking for a festive dessert, these cookies promise a burst of flavor and nostalgia in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100
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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:12 mins
Total Time:32 mins
Servings: 24

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Dried cherries (chopped)
  • 0.5 cup Golden raisins
  • 0.25 cup Candied orange peel (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 0.25 cup Shredded coconut (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is thoroughly mixed before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the dried cherries, golden raisins, candied orange peel, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut (if using). Add the milk to make the dough slightly more cohesive, if needed.

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 lightly golden. The cookies will look slightly soft in the center but will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1103 grams (1103.0g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 4439
Total Fat 190.70g 244%
Saturated Fat 104.00g 520%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 633mg 211%
Sodium 1894mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 662.90g 241%
Dietary Fiber 32.30g 115%
Total Sugars 428.60g
Protein 53.30g 107%
Vitamin D 151IU 757%
Calcium 419mg 32%
Iron 20mg 112%
Potassium 2073mg 44%
*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: 37.5%
Protein: 4.7%
Carbs: 57.9%