Description
Soft and chewy Canadian-style fruit cookies filled with raisins, dates, and warm spices are 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