Best 5 Fig Drop Cookies Recipes

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Fig drop cookies, also known as Fig Newtons, are a classic treat made from two chewy fig cookies filled with a sweet fig paste. These cookies are a popular treat around the holidays, but they can be enjoyed all year long. With a variety of recipes available, finding the perfect recipe for fig drop cookies can be a daunting task. This article will provide a comprehensive guide, including tips and tricks, to make the perfect fig drop cookies. The perfect recipe should include a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, a soft and chewy texture, and a rich fig filling. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this article will help you find the perfect recipe to make delicious and memorable fig drop cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH FIG COOKIES



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A good moist cookie.

Provided by Pat Kersteter

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Fig Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped fresh figs
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg.
  • Sift dry ingredients and blend with creamed mixture. Fold in figs and nuts.
  • Drop by spoonfuls on greased sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

FIG DROP COOKIES



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This is what I ended up with from playing with a recipe from a library book. I think they ended up pretty good. Sweet and chewy with texture from the fig and pecans. I plan to play with it more to see if applesauce can replace some of the butter and if less sugar can be added or if Splenda can be used. Feel free to try them how you like.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 40 cookies, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried fig
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Place figs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and chop finely.
  • In a large mixing bowl; cream butter, gradually beat in sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses and vanilla; beat well.
  • In a medium mixing bowl; sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir in pecans and figs until well coated.
  • Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture in increments until well blended.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 1-2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks or flattened paper bags to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 8, Protein 1.3

FIG DROP COOKIES



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These fig cookies are made with dried figs which are cooked into a paste and added to the sweet and buttery dough, making for a moist cookie.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert

Time 36m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried figs (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease baking sheet(s).
  • In a saucepan, combine figs and water and place over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is a thick paste. Set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer , cream shortening, butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and well blended.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk to blend thoroughly.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the fig mixture until well mixed.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets . Bake for 11 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool completely before storing in a tightly covered container.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 131 mg, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 36 servings, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

FIG PINWHEELS



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These slice-and-bake chewy cookies are perfect for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 6 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups dried figs, stemmed (about 8 ounces)
1 cup golden raisins (about 4 ounces)
1 cup apple juice
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Make dough: Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl, set aside. Put butter and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture. Divide dough in half, and wrap each half in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour or overnight.
  • Transfer one of the dough halves to a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Roll out to a 10-by-12-inch rectangle, trim edges with a knife. Repeat with remaining dough half. Transfer each rectangle on parchment to a baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Make filling: Bring figs, raisins, and juices to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until fruit has softened and only a few tablespoons of liquid remain, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer fig mixture to a food processor, and puree until smooth.
  • Spread half the filling over each rectangle. Starting with a long side, roll dough into a log. Wrap each log in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices using a sharp knife, transferring to baking sheets lined with parchment paper (and reshaping into rounds, if needed) as you work. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges turn golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

FIG-FILLED COOKIES



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Family and friends know I have a fondness for Christmas cookies. Each year after Thanksgiving, they begin asking when the cookies will be ready!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield About 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2/3 cup finely chopped raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped dates
1/2 cup finely chopped dried figs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., In a saucepan, combine the first eight filling ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until the fruit is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Cool to room temperature., Roll out each portion of dough between two pieces of waxed paper into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Cut each into two 10x4-in. rectangles. Spread 1/2 cup filling down the center of each rectangle. Starting at a long side, fold dough over filling; fold other side over top. Pinch to seal seams and edges. Place seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut each rectangle diagonally into 1-in. strips. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh figs: Fresh figs are the best choice for this recipe, as they have a more intense flavor and a softer texture. If you can't find fresh figs, you can use dried figs, but be sure to soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container: The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Fig drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and gooey fig filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these fig drop cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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