1 ½cupschopped mixed dried fruitYou can use whatever dried fruits you like. Fruitcake mixes are sold during the holidays if you prefer.
½cupchopped pecansoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray one cookie sheet with spray oil or line with parchment paper.
In a medium sized bowl sift together flour, salt, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and combine thoroughly.
Add the flour mixture to the sweetened butter. Mix only enough to incorporate flour. Do not over mix. Fold in the dried fruit
Form cookies by dropping a heaping teaspoon of dough on the prepared cookie sheet two inches apart.
Bake until light brown around the edges, about 12-15 minutes, depending on cookie size. Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.
Notes
Note: the cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg are optional. Traditional light fruitcake does not include spices but you may add them if you wish; the cookies are delicious either way.