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.

Surya Kafle
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I can't wait to try these cookies!


Samuel Russell
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Fatima Kiran
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.


Matteo Antonucci
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Basetsana Fohlisa
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I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone who loves to bake.


Sul Beqiri
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Ms Goswami Goswami
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These cookies are perfect for a party or a special occasion.


fun jocks
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved these cookies. The filling is sweet and tart and the cookie is soft and chewy.


Erin Switzer
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I didn't have any figs on hand, so I used dried apricots instead. They turned out great!


Anya Stryzhak
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste.


Ramm Dubai
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I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone who loves figs.


Eliakim Julias
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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Sahan Rashmik
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The figs and the cinnamon are a perfect match.


MD. Ismail
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These cookies are so good! The fig filling is sweet and tart and the cookie is soft and chewy.


melodie robinson
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Swega Boy
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These cookies were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.