This recipe reunited two friends after 18 years of “life happens.” There is no fault or blame, it’s just reality. You can make these fruitcake cookies in large batches — they freeze well.

*Cook's note: These cookies freeze well. The original recipe Jane gave me was for a large batch of fruitcake cookies, 14-17 dozen. With her permission, I have cut it in half.

Even if fruitcake is not a favorite, this cookie recipe may surprise you. It’s just a different versions of old-time fruitcakes. Yes, the recipe calls for a bit of whiskey in the cookies.

Probably a majority would pick choice No. 2. Just the thought of fruitcake-anything makes them turn up their nose. The “love ‘ems” enjoy the sweet, perhaps liquor laced cake.

Gingerbread cookies are the ultimate Christmas cookie, and these ginger cookies from Garten are to die for. This recipe makes 12 to 16 cookies and cooks in just 13 minutes.

We are not a fruitcake family and I am not a fruitcake fan. I was not raised around anyone who got excited about it, made it, gifted it at Christmas or appreciated it in any way at all.

Recipes Fruitcake cookies are a fun, tasty spin on the beloved Christmas recipe By Nick Siano Updated December 5, 2022 4:51 PM Isabella Tjalve ...

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Recipes Fruitcake cookies are a fun, tasty spin on the beloved Christmas recipe By Nick Siano Updated December 05, 2022 5:51 PM Isabella Tjalve ...

Recipes Fruitcake cookies are a fun, tasty spin on the beloved Christmas recipe By Nick Siano Updated December 05, 2022 2:51 PM Isabella Tjalve ...

Recipes Fruitcake cookies are a fun, tasty spin on the beloved Christmas recipe By Nick Siano Updated December 5, 2022 5:51 PM Isabella Tjalve ...