Pioneer Woman Fruitcake Cookies Recipe – The Holiday Treat You’ll Crave All Year!
These Pioneer Woman Fruitcake Cookies are festive, chewy, and nutty with the perfect amount of sweetness. Packed with candied cherries, pineapple, crunchy pecans, and a hint of vanilla or whiskey, they’re the ultimate holiday cookie experience that will have everyone asking for more!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup salted butter softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup green candied cherries chopped
- ½ cup red candied cherries chopped
- ½ cup candied pineapple chopped
- ¼ cup chopped dates
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons whiskey optional
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the large egg until well mixed.
- Gradually add the flour and stir until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Fold in all candied fruits, dates, nuts, and whiskey if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool 5 minutes on sheet before transferring to rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer keeping. Add whiskey for extra flavor if desired.