Description
Delightful Italian Fig Cookies filled with figs, walnuts, and warm spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 ½ cups dried figs, stems removed
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough is smooth.
- Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a food processor, combine figs, raisins, walnuts, honey, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Pulse until the mixture is well-blended.
- Once the dough is ready, roll each portion out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the filling along the center of each dough strip.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch pieces and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool completely.
- Drizzle the glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled cookies and garnish with sprinkles.
Notes
These cookies can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container. They freeze well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian