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Italian Fig Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 60 cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these delightful Italian Fig Cookies filled with a sweet and nutty mixture of figs, pecans, chocolate, and more. A perfect treat for any occasion!


Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter (cold)
  • 4 large eggs

Filling:

  • 12 ounces dried figs
  • 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup apricot jam
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: Combine dry ingredients, add cold butter, then eggs, form a dough ball, and chill.
  2. Filling Preparation: Combine all filling ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped.
  3. Assembly: Divide dough and filling, wrap filling in dough, shape, cut, and bake.
  4. Cooling: Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is cold for optimal texture.
  • Rum can be substituted with orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • For a nut-free option, replace pecans with seeds.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg