ITALIAN FIG COOKIES II

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Not a dainty cookie - it is a hearty fig-filled delight!

Provided by Valerie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup shortening
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups dried figs
¾ cup golden raisins
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup hot water
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar and baking powder. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles small peas. Stir in the milk and egg until the dough comes together. Divide dough into two pieces, wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  • In a food processor or blender, grind the figs, raisins and almonds until they are coarsely chopped. In a medium bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup of sugar, hot water, cinnamon and pepper. Stir in the fruit mixture, cover and set aside until the dough is ready.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of the dough out to a 12 inch square. Cut each piece into 12 3x4 inch rectangles. Using a heaping tablespoon of filling for each rectangle, spread filling along one of the short sides of the rectangle. Roll up from that side. Place rolls, seam side down, on an ungreased cookie sheet. Curve each roll slightly. Snip outer edge of the curve three times.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Glaze with your favorite confectioners' glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 18.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

Amara Christabel
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I love the addition of the figs, which give them a unique flavor. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Chfurqan Furqan
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I'm not a huge fan of figs, but I thought these cookies were really good. The fig flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the filling is delicious.


Ch Kashif Vcmp
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These cookies are really easy to make and they taste great! I love the crispy edges and the chewy centers. The fig filling is the perfect touch of sweetness.


National Trip choice
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The cookie dough was a bit too dry for my taste, but the fig filling was delicious. I would recommend adding a little more butter to the cookie dough next time.


Tiaan Lensley
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Victor Ukaku
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The fig filling is sweet and tart, and the cookie dough is soft and chewy. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Waira Piumali
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These cookies are a great way to use up fresh figs. They're also a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I highly recommend this recipe.


Madison Grigsby
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Sabu Bhatt
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of the sweet fig filling and the crispy cookie dough. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Ravi grantee visual balaclava
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out terrible. They were hard and dry. I don't know what went wrong.


Nada Dahrouch
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These cookies were a disappointment. The fig filling was bland and the cookie dough was tough. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Kawthar Alabrihim
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I thought these cookies were just okay. The fig filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the cookie dough was a little dry. I probably won't make these again.


Lorenza Garcia
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These cookies are really good! The fig filling is sweet and tart, and the cookie dough is soft and chewy. I would definitely make these again.


Shaq Gann
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I'm not a huge fan of figs, but I loved these cookies! The fig flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the filling is delicious.


Eric Kanda
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I love the crispy edges and the chewy centers. The fig filling is the perfect touch of sweetness.


Asim Saleem
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I love the addition of the figs, which give them a unique flavor.


medupi magoai
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Janishahid Jani
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These Italian fig cookies are absolutely delicious! They're soft and chewy, with a wonderful fig flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.