Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

A treasured family recipe, these decadent fruitcake cookies are worth every minute of the (admittedly lengthy!) baking process. Aunt Ruby's secret recipe, perfected over generations, delivers intensely flavorful cookies that are perfect for gifting or enjoying throughout the holiday season. Bake a batch, freeze them for months, and savor the deliciousness anytime! This recipe yields approximately 24 cookies.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 480 mins
Calories 28.1 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies

  • Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • Milk
  • Bourbon
  • 1 cup chopped candied fruit (mixed peel)
  • 1 cup raisins
  • Dates
  • Pecans
  • Plain Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Allspice
  • Ground Cloves

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How to Make Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the candied fruit, raisins, and chopped nuts.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies?

Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies takes about 540 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 480 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies?

Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies has approximately 28.1 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies?

The key ingredients for Ruby S Fruitcake Cookies are Light Brown Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Milk, Bourbon, Candied Fruit. See the full list with measurements above.

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