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### Decadent Chewy Fruitcake Cookies: A Festive Twist on a Holiday Classic
Fruitcake may be a polarizing dessert, but when it’s transformed into chewy, flavorful cookies, it’s an entirely different story. These **Decadent Chewy Fruitcake Cookies** are everything you want in a festive treat—soft, spiced, and loaded with dried fruits and nuts for a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, giving edible gifts, or simply indulging in seasonal nostalgia, these cookies are a must-try addition to your repertoire.
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### Why You’ll Love These Fruitcake Cookies
1. **Easy to Make**: No soaking or aging required—these cookies come together quickly.
2. **Packed with Flavor**: Sweet dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and warm spices create a symphony of holiday flavors.
3. **Crowd-Pleaser**: Even fruitcake skeptics can’t resist these soft, chewy cookies.
4. **Perfect for Gifting**: Package them in festive tins for a thoughtful homemade present.
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### Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make these delightful cookies:
– **1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter**, softened
– **1 cup brown sugar**, packed
– **1/2 cup granulated sugar**
– **2 large eggs**
– **1 tsp vanilla extract**
– **1/4 tsp almond extract** (optional)
– **2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1/2 tsp baking soda**
– **1/2 tsp baking powder**
– **1/2 tsp salt**
– **1 tsp ground cinnamon**
– **1/2 tsp ground nutmeg**
– **1/4 tsp ground cloves**
– **1 1/2 cups chopped dried fruits** (e.g., raisins, cherries, cranberries, or apricots)
– **1 cup chopped nuts** (e.g., pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
– **1/4 cup candied orange or lemon peel**, finely chopped
– **1/4 cup rum or orange juice** (optional, for soaking fruit)
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