Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
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110 g packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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30 ml milk
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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190 g all-purpose flour
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2.5 ml baking soda
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2.5 ml ground cinnamon
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1.25 ml ground nutmeg
→ Fruit and Nuts
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150 g chopped candied fruits (such as cherries, pineapple)
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75 g raisins or currants
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65 g chopped pecans or walnuts
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
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Fold in candied fruits, raisins, and nuts until evenly distributed in the dough.
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Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 5 cm apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Notes:
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Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal texture.