CUCCIDATI

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The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It's the best recipe I've found! -Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups raisins
3/4 pound pitted dates
3/4 cup sugar
2 small navel oranges, peeled and quartered
1/3 pound dried figs
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup water
DOUGH:
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place the first 7 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Roll out each portion between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 16-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spread 1 cup filling lengthwise down the center of each. Starting at a long side, fold dough over filling; fold the other side over the top. Pinch seams and edges to seal. Cut each rectangle diagonally into 1-in. strips. Place seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 10-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over cookies. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mumbejja Daisy
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


je tube
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


MD SR Munna
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a keeper!


Khaya Madumane
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These cuccidati are a delicious and unique treat. I highly recommend them!


Danny Heath
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I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again and again.


Hasibul Islam
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion or a holiday party.


zee Ajrs
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I love that this recipe uses honey instead of sugar. It gives the cookies a nice, subtle sweetness.


Shino Koko
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fig preserves.


Danilo Asare
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I've never made cuccidati before, but this recipe made it easy. The cookies turned out perfect!


Marc Hernandez
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully.


Kaleigh Hobbs
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about them.


Sangam Limbu
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The dough was a little difficult to work with, but the cookies turned out great.


Jaqui Garcia
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them.


Pervaz
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I'm not a big fan of fig filling, but I really enjoyed these cuccidati. The dough was so good that it made up for the filling.


Juliana Tarkwen
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


Yasas Yasas
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I've made cuccidati before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough was so easy to work with and the filling was just the right amount of sweetness.


stuartjoseph wekwanya
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These cuccidati were absolutely delicious! The filling was perfectly sweet and flavorful, and the dough was flaky and tender. I will definitely be making these again soon!