🍪 Festive Fruitcake Cookies

✨ Introduction

These colorful cookies are packed with candied fruits and crunchy pecans—perfect for holiday trays and cozy gatherings!

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped candied fruit mix
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3. Combine dry: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
4. Fold in: Stir in candied fruit and pecans until evenly distributed.
5. Shape: Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet, spacing apart.
6. Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on rack.
7. Finish: Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

💡 Tips

• Storage: Keep in airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Flavor twist: Add a splash of rum extract or orange zest for extra holiday flair.