Georges Fruit Cookies

Georges Fruit Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors.

Softened butter, white and brown sugars, and a hint of vanilla create a rich dough, which is then loaded with crunchy walnuts and sweet dried fruit for a treat that’s both crispy and chewy.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, cherries)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then stir in the chopped walnuts and dried fruit.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra chewy center, take the cookies out of the oven at 10-11 minutes, they’ll continue to cook a bit after being removed from the oven.

If using a darker baking sheet, reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes as the cookies will cook faster.

To make the cookies more festive, use a combination of dried fruits in different colors, like red cranberries, orange cherries, and yellow raisins.

Chopped pecans or hazelnuts can be substituted for the walnuts if you prefer.

The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 16g
• Protein: 2g