German Rocks

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 1 cup dried fruit (raisins or currants)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Beat in one egg at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruit using a spatula.
7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.