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Fruitcake Cookies

Deliciously Chewy Fruitcake Cookies with a Whiskey Twist

These Fruitcake Cookies are a chewy, flavorful treat with a hint of whiskey, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Golden Raisins Soaked in Jack Daniel's Whiskey
  • 0.5 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey Use apple cider for non-alcoholic version
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar may affect flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Egg replacer for vegan option
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free alternative if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Omit or use nutmeg as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit or replace with additional cinnamon if preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor balance
  • 1.5 lbs Candied Fruit Mix of types like cherries and pineapple
  • 1 lb Chopped Pecans Substitute with walnuts or almonds if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Soak the golden raisins in Jack Daniel's Whiskey for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together unsalted butter and dark brown sugar for about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Toss candied fruit and chopped pecans in reserved flour and fold into the dough.
  8. Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  10. Let the cookies rest for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.

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