Pioneer Woman Fruitcake Cookies Recipe
Do you love cookies full of fruit and flavor? Then you will love this Pioneer Woman Fruitcake Cookies Recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy and full of rich taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped candied cherries
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup chopped pineapple candied or dried
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix the Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix again until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
Combine Dry Items
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well.
Add Dry Mix to Wet Mix
- Slowly add the dry mix to the wet mix. Stir until everything blends together.
Add Nuts and Fruits
- Add chopped pecans, walnuts, cherries, pineapple, and dates. Mix gently with a spatula.
Scoop the Dough
- Use a spoon to scoop small balls of dough onto the baking sheet. Keep space between them.
Bake the Cookies
- Place the sheet in the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove the cookies from the oven. Let them cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
Enjoy the Cookies
- Once cooled, serve your Pioneer Woman Fruitcake Cookies with tea, coffee, or milk.
Notes
- Use fresh nuts and dried fruits for better flavor.
- Don’t overmix the dough, or cookies may turn hard.
- You can add a bit of orange zest for extra taste.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking for better shape.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight box to keep them soft.