Name: Weihnachtliche Früchteplätzchen Christmas Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruits (such as cranberries, apricots, and raisins); 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts); Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the chopped dried fruits and nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a fork or your fingertips to create a rustic shape.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, dust them with powdered sugar for a festive finishing touch.

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