Description
A festive fusion of traditional fruitcake and soft cookies, featuring mixed dried fruits, warm winter spices, and a hint of orange zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, candied peel)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits and orange zest using a spatula.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American