Classic Holiday Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

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These cookies with candied cherries make a great addition to any holiday dessert tray, in addition to the classics.

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We keep this recipe for Fruitcake Cookies kid friendly by omitting any alcohol added. This is a recipe that my Grandma made when we were little, spending Christmas at her house. So this is the ORIGINAL old fashioned fruit drop cookie recipe, not an “updated version”.

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It is called a fruitcake cookie because it is emulated after a traditional fruitcake. Filled with candied fruit and nuts, in a spiced batter/dough, however here we are eating it in cookie form.

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It is called a drop cookie because you “drop” the dough onto the cookie sheet for baking. No rolling or slicing involved in making your Fruitcake Cookies.

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I like to buy the red and green cherries for a Christmas look. You can buy the candied fruit mix, but it will also include pineapple.

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I buy pitted whole dates and give them a good chop.

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Enjoy!

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