Print

Pioneer Woman Fruit Cake Cookies

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Soft and chewy Pioneer Woman Fruit Cake Cookies packed with colorful candied cherries, pineapple, sweet dates, and crunchy pecans and walnuts. These festive cookies deliver classic fruitcake flavors in a lighter, buttery treat perfect for holidays and gift-giving.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies (approximately 6 servings)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup salted butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)
  • ½ cup green candied cherries, chopped
  • ½ cup red candied cherries, chopped
  • ½ cup candied pineapple, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped dates
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and whiskey if using. Mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped candied cherries, pineapple, dates, pecans, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Whiskey is optional and can be omitted without adjusting other ingredients.
  • If using unsalted butter, increase salt to ½ teaspoon.
  • Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if cookies spread too much.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or freeze portioned dough to bake later.
  • Lightly toasting nuts enhances flavor.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/pioneer-woman-fruit-cake-cookies/