Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy Recipe

No-fuss fruitcake cookies made with a simple spice cake mix – a family favorite! These delicious and festive cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a taste of fruitcake without the fuss. Get ready for rave reviews with this easy recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 78.3 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy

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How to Make Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, oil, eggs, and water. Mix until just combined – do not overmix.
  3. Stir in the chopped nuts and candied fruit.
  4. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cool, enjoy your easy and delicious fruitcake cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy?

Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy?

Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy has approximately 78.3 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy?

The key ingredients for Fruitcake Cookies Made Easy are Spice Cake Mix, Eggs, Oil, Water, Mixed Candied Fruit, Pecans. See the full list with measurements above.

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