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Chewy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies

These chewy Christmas Fruitcake Cookies capture all the wonderful flavors of traditional fruitcake in a perfectly chewy, delightful cookie. They're incredibly simple to whip up, making them a lifesaver during the busy holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer or by hand
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped candied pineapple
  • 1 cup chopped candied red cherries
  • 1 cup chopped candied green cherries
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon extract until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the chopped candied pineapple, candied red cherries, candied green cherries, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are fantastic for making ahead of time for all your holiday gatherings, or for gifting! Once completely cooled, store your Christmas Fruitcake Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll stay delicious for up to a week. For longer storage, you can freeze them! Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They should keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.