Soft and Chewy Gluten Free Fruitcake Cookies
Need a cookie that embodies the deliciousness of Christmas? These Gluten-Free Fruitcake Cookies are just the ticket. They are chewy, soft, and those little bits of fruit are so tasty, you’ll want to eat the whole plate. Even if you don’t like fruitcake, you’re going to love this fun twist on a festive dessert.
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Sugar
- ¾ cup Butter melted
- 2 Eggs
- ½ teaspoon Gluten-Free Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Rum Extract
- 1 ⅔ cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Almond Flour
- ½ teaspoon Real Salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Candied Fruit
- ⅓ cup Crushed Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla, and rum extract. Mix some more.
- In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, minus the fruit. While mixing, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Cover the cookie and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Remove and drop by heaping tablespoon onto silicone mat or parchment-paper-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Storing – You can easily store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before storing. I also like to display them on a cake stand with a dome lid for everyone to enjoy whenever they’d like.
Freezing – You can either freeze the cookies after baking them or you can freeze the dough in a freezer safe container. I like to scoop the dough into cooke-sized portions, flash freeze them and then store all dough in a single container, so I can bake just a few at a time. Never know when you're gonna need a cookie or two!
Can I make these cookies dairy free?
Yes! I do this all the time and they turn out perfectly. Just use your favorite dairy-free butter. This recipe comes out amazing dairy free. Try these Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and these Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.Can I make this recipe egg free?
Yep! You can replace the eggs with a flax egg or a chia egg. The texture may come out slightly differently, but still just as scrumptious.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg