My Grandma's Fruitcake Cookies

These fruitcake cookies are made with dried fruit, nuts, and a splash of sherry. My grandmother called these "Merry Christmas cookies!" This recipe makes a huge batch — perfect for sharing with friends and family.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored cream sherry
• 7 cups chopped mixed nuts
• 2 cups chopped raisins
• 2 cups pitted chopped dates
• 1 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets. Sift flour, cinnamon, and baking soda into a large bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Beat butter and sugar together in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture in batches, alternating with about 2 tablespoons of milk, beating batter briefly after each addition until the mixture is soft. Beat in sherry, then stir in nuts, pineapple, cherries, dates, and raisins until thoroughly mixed.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the bottoms are very lightly browned, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.