Fruitcake Cookies Classic (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup diced candied fruits (like cherries or pineapple)
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1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons milk of your choice
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking flour
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1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Get some parchment paper and line your cookie sheets.
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Beat the brown sugar and softened butter until it looks fluffy and light. Add milk, vanilla, and the egg, then mix until everything's smooth.
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Take a separate bowl, and whisk together cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and flour. Gradually add this to the wet mix, just until it’s all blended.
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Carefully stir in the chopped nuts, raisins, and candied fruit pieces. This gives the dough all its flavor and color.
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Drop a tablespoon of dough at a time onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake them for around 10 to 12 minutes, watching for golden edges.
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Let the cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack so they can cool off completely.