FIG & ALMOND COOKIES

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In our family, holiday cookies-like these nutty fig ones-are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this Italian tradition to my two boys. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
8 ounces dried figs (about 1-1/3 cups)
3 tablespoons unblanched almonds
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 teaspoons orange juice
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cold water and vanilla until blended. Place flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until crumbly. While pulsing, add egg mixture just until combined., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Wipe food processor clean. Add figs and almonds; pulse until chopped. Add preserves and juice; pulse until combined., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 10x8-in. rectangle; cut each lengthwise into four 2-in.-wide strips., Spread about 2 tablespoons filling down center of each strip. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Roll each gently to shape into a log; cut crosswise into 1-in. pieces., Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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thandeka Mavuso

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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.

Mahek Islam

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I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted walnuts in this recipe. They turned out great!

Erick Castaneda

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These cookies are a little pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and unique.

aj queen

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I've never made fig cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great.

Free Jazba

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These cookies are perfect for a holiday gift. They're delicious and they look really impressive.

mubaarik xaashi

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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I really liked these cookies. The almond flavor really balances out the fig flavor.

Ahtisham Ali Shami

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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.

Kemea Jamison

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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

min uddin

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These cookies are a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more butter next time.

Md Sobuj Mia

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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of figs and almonds, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are really delicious.

Alyssa Shea

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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.

Blessing Chidera

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I've been looking for a good fig cookie recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are delicious and they're so easy to make.

Saifullah Arshad

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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.

Ihsan Ullah

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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.

Muhammad Sumon

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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.

G Bg

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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cookies were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.