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Traditional Canadian fruit cookie with raisins and currants

Canadian Fruit Cookie: A Sweet Slice of Canada’s Baking History


  • Author: Lidia Bellacci
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy Canadian-style fruit cookies filled with raisins, dates, and warm spices — a cozy treat perfect with tea or coffee.


Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup raisins or currants

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

2 tbsp milk


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.

6. Fold in the chopped dates, raisins, and nuts if using.

7. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.

9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies taste even better the next day as the fruit flavors meld.

For variety, substitute dried cranberries or cherries for the raisins.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Canadian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Canadian fruit cookie, raisin cookies, old-fashioned cookies, date cookies