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
- Dough Preparation: Combine dry ingredients, add cold butter, then eggs, form a dough ball, and chill.
- Filling Preparation: Combine all filling ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Assembly: Divide dough and filling, wrap filling in dough, shape, cut, and bake.
- 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