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Delightful Spiced Holiday Fruitcake Cookies

Spiced Holiday Fruitcake Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • Zest of one orange

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the dried fruits, chopped nuts, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container for optimal freshness.