Fruitcake Cookie

Fruitcake cookies are a festive, bite-sized treat that condense the essence of a traditional fruitcake into a cookie format. They typically feature a buttery dough loaded with candied fruits, nuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This variation is popular in North America and Europe, especially during the holiday season.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to the butter, sugar, and dried fruit content, with a moderate amount of protein from the nuts. A single cookie can range from 100 to 150 calories, offering quick energy but also a significant amount of natural and added sugars.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	90 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg

Per 1 cookie (35 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they represent a convenient, shareable alternative to the dense, often polarizing fruitcake, making the holiday tradition more accessible. Nutritionally, the dried fruits provide some fiber and antioxidants, though the overall profile is that of an indulgent treat.