Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the creamed mixture.

Add Fruits, Nuts & Spices: Stir in candied fruit, nuts, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.

Form Cookies: Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.

Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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