Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup halved dried cherries; 1 cup dried currants (about 5 ounces); 1 cup chopped pitted dates; 1 cup golden raisins (about 5 ounces); 1 cup brown raisins (about 5 ounces); 1 cup chopped; 6 tablespoons bourbon, divided; 6 tablespoons dry Sherry (preferably imported), divided; 9 to 10 dozen paper or foil bonbon-size (1-inch-diameter) baking cups; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 2 cups all purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 1 cup (packed) powdered sugar; 4 teaspoons (or more) bourbon; 4 teaspoons (or more) dry Sherry (preferably imported); Diced or slivered

Servings: persons

1 cup halved dried cherries
1 cup dried currants (about 5 ounces)
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup golden raisins (about 5 ounces)
1 cup brown raisins (about 5 ounces)
1 cup chopped
6 tablespoons bourbon, divided
6 tablespoons dry Sherry (preferably imported), divided
9 to 10 dozen paper or foil bonbon-size (1-inch-diameter) baking cups
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups all purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 cup (packed) powdered sugar
4 teaspoons (or more) bourbon
4 teaspoons (or more) dry Sherry (preferably imported)
Diced or slivered

1
Toss first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in 4 tablespoons each bourbon and Sherry. Cover; soak 2 to 24 hours.
2
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325u00b0F. Arrange about 36 baking cups on each of 3 rimmed baking sheets. Stir walnuts, then 1 cup flour into fruit mixture, coating evenly. Whisk 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in medium bowl.
3
Beat sugar and butter in another large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in dry ingredients, then remaining 2 tablespoons each bourbon and Sherry. Fold in fruit mixture. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into baking cups.
4
Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until light brown, about 23 minutes. Cool.
5
Mix sugar and 4 teaspoons each bourbon and Sherry in bowl. Add more liquor by 1/2 teaspoonfuls in equal amounts to thin if necessary.
6
Spoon glaze over cookies; garnish with peel. Let stand until glaze sets, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD:
7
Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.

2986

kcal

Calories

273

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup halved dried cherries, 1 cup dried currants (about 5 ounces), 1 cup chopped pitted dates, 1 cup golden raisins (about 5 ounces), and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old-Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies

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