Best 6 Fig Drop Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delights of fig drop cookies, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. These chewy, soft-baked cookies envelop a luscious center of fig jam, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up these gems that are perfect for any occasion.

This article presents a collection of fig drop cookie recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. From the traditional recipe that stays true to the classic flavor profile, to variations that incorporate unique ingredients like chocolate chips, walnuts, and even gluten-free alternatives, these recipes offer something for everyone.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find everything you need to create perfect fig drop cookies that will impress your family and friends.

So, embark on this flavor-filled adventure and discover the magic of fig drop cookies. With their irresistible combination of chewy cookie dough and sweet, fruity filling, these treats are sure to become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FIG DROP COOKIES



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This is what I ended up with from playing with a recipe from a library book. I think they ended up pretty good. Sweet and chewy with texture from the fig and pecans. I plan to play with it more to see if applesauce can replace some of the butter and if less sugar can be added or if Splenda can be used. Feel free to try them how you like.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 40 cookies, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried fig
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Place figs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and chop finely.
  • In a large mixing bowl; cream butter, gradually beat in sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses and vanilla; beat well.
  • In a medium mixing bowl; sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir in pecans and figs until well coated.
  • Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture in increments until well blended.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 1-2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks or flattened paper bags to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 8, Protein 1.3

FRESH FIG COOKIES



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A good moist cookie.

Provided by Pat Kersteter

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Fig Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped fresh figs
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg.
  • Sift dry ingredients and blend with creamed mixture. Fold in figs and nuts.
  • Drop by spoonfuls on greased sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

ITALIAN ORANGE-FIG COOKIES



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This is one of the first holiday cookies I made when I found out I could no longer eat gluten. In those eight years, six of my family members and friends have also had to give up gluten, so these delicious Italian cookies have now become a treasured holiday tradition for all of us. By the way, no one will know they're gluten free unless you tell them! The cookies last for weeks if stored in a dry place. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) almond paste
1 cup sugar, divided
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup dried figs, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place almond paste, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Add preserves and 1 egg white at a time, pulsing after each addition to combine. Transfer almond mixture to a large bowl; fold in figs and orange peel (dough will be sticky)., Place remaining sugars in separate shallow bowls. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough into sugar. Gently coat and shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Repeat in confectioners' sugar. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 24-28 minutes or until tops are cracked and bottoms are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FIG-FILLED COOKIES



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Family and friends know I have a fondness for Christmas cookies. Each year after Thanksgiving, they begin asking when the cookies will be ready!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield About 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2/3 cup finely chopped raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped dates
1/2 cup finely chopped dried figs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., In a saucepan, combine the first eight filling ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until the fruit is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Cool to room temperature., Roll out each portion of dough between two pieces of waxed paper into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Cut each into two 10x4-in. rectangles. Spread 1/2 cup filling down the center of each rectangle. Starting at a long side, fold dough over filling; fold other side over top. Pinch to seal seams and edges. Place seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut each rectangle diagonally into 1-in. strips. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FIG AND NUT COOKIES



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Fig, cranberries and almond pair up in these tasty cookies - a great dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unprocessed bran
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, mix flours, bran, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice with whisk; set aside. In large bowl, stir together brown sugar, melted butter and eggs. Stir in figs, cranberries and vanilla. Add flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Gently fold in almonds.
  • Onto cookie sheet, drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 4 inches apart. Sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until almost set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg

FIG SMUSHED-ANISE-ALMOND COOKIES



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Make and share this Fig Smushed-Anise-Almond Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mazzz91

Categories     Dessert

Time 39m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup soymilk
2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
1 1/4 cups demarera sugar
2/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon anise extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
12 dried black figs (cut in half)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease two baking sheets.
  • Beat flaxseed vigorously with soy milk until frothy.
  • Add sugar and oil and beat until emulsified.
  • Mix in vanilla and anise extracts.
  • Add 1 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add remaining flour. fold in almonds.
  • Loosely roll into golf-ball size balls and flatten to 2-inch diameter. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Gently but firmly smush half a fig cut-side down into center of each cookie.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes until fig is soft and bottom of cookie is golden brown. Tops won't brown much.
  • remove from oven, cool 5 minutes, and transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 75.6, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh figs: Fresh figs have a more intense flavor and a better texture than dried figs. If you can't find fresh figs, you can substitute dried figs, but be sure to soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using them.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool before serving: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help them set and prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Fig drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert to serve at your next party, fig drop cookies are a great choice. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, be sure to give these fig drop cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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