For best results, use high-quality candied fruits and nuts. The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Allow the dough to soften slightly at room temperature before baking. These cookies freeze well. Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
My Grandma's Fruitcake Cookies
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PREP TIME40 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING144 People
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VIEWS112
These delightful cookies are a festive symphony of flavors and textures. Laden with an abundance of dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and a whisper of sherry, they evoke the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Each bite is a celebration, making them the perfect treat to share and spread cheer.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol7 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium21 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease several baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
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StepSift Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. This ensures a light and even texture. Set aside. (5 minutes)
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StepCream Butter & Sugar: In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This may take about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)
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StepIncorporate Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, gradually add the sifted flour mixture, alternating with the milk (about 2 tablespoons at a time), mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Stir in the sherry. (10 minutes)
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StepAdd Fruits & Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped nuts, candied pineapple, candied cherries, dates, and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (5 minutes)
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StepShape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)
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StepBake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the bottoms are lightly golden brown. (30 minutes)
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StepCool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (20 minutes)
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Veda Feil
Jun 12, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some chopped crystallized ginger for a spicy kick.
Nasir Runolfsdottir
Jun 11, 2025I used walnuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts in my batch, and they turned out amazing!
Madonna Damore
Jun 6, 2025These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family now! Everyone loves them.
Bartholome Kuphal
Apr 11, 2025Freezing the dough before baking helped prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
Donato Feest
Mar 22, 2025I added a bit of orange zest to the dough, and it gave them a wonderful citrusy aroma.
Lorenza Hauck
Jan 26, 2025The sherry really elevates the flavor of these cookies. So delicious!
Kole Zieme
Oct 11, 2024My kids helped me make these, and they had so much fun adding all the colorful fruit!
Milford Hopperaynor
Oct 3, 2024These are so much better than store-bought fruitcake cookies!