Old Fashioned Fruitcake Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup chopped candied fruits (e.g., cherries, pineapple)
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1/2 cup raisins or currants
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
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Gently fold in the chopped candied fruits, raisins, and nuts. This adds a colorful and flavorful mix to your dough.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.