Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper (if so desired).

Using a stand mixer or handheld beaters, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.

Add the egg until incorporated.

Add pure vanilla extract extract to combine.

In a medium bowl, sift the dry ingredients to combine.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until combined.

Fold in dried fruit with a spatula, or just throw ‘er in to mixer and mix.

Using a small ice cream scoop or your clean bare hands, dole out 2 inch balls onto parchment-paper covered baking sheets, a dozen per sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 11-14 minutes, depending on how hot your oven gets! Turn the pans once halfway through. Leave to cool on baking sheets to crisp.

Snack on them and enjoy!!