Name: Festive Fig Cookies
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped figs (about 1/2 lb); 1/3 cup water; 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cup sifted flour; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Festive Fig Cookies

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The warm, sugary taste of figs makes them a perfect holiday dessert. Add some Mediterranean flavor to your Christmas table this year with Festive Fig Cookies.

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Cooking Time10 min

Ingredients

1 cup chopped figs (about 1/2 lb)
1/3 cup water
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook figs with water, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
Beat butter with sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla. Blend well.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; mix into the creamed mixture.
Stir in the cooled figs.
Drop by teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake 375 degrees F approximately 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.

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MsEditor

Nov 29, 2010

dmctheny: I recommend dried figs, as to not off-set the liquid balance in the recipe. I hope this helps. Thanks for your comment! Blair, editor at RecipeLion.com

dmctheny

Nov 28, 2010

DID YOU USE FRESH FIGS OR DRIED FIGS?