ITALIAN FIG COOKIES (CUCIDATI)
Steps:
- FILLING DIRECTIONS: Using the grinding attachment for a Kitchen Aid mixer, grind the figs, raisins, dates, orange rind, and hazlenuts. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Set aside. (may use clean hands to insure the ingredients are mixed well. PASTRY INSTRUCTIONS: Work the crisco into the flour and baking pd. till very fine. Warm 1 1/2 cups milk ...add 1 3/4 c + 2 TB sugar. Melt sugar in milk. Keep stirring. Add vanilla. Add slightly beaten eggs to milk mixture. Then mix into the flour mixture. WORKING IN BATCHES: Turn dough onto floured board and roll out 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough into 4-5 inch strips. Spread a medium amount of filling down the center of the strip. Fold each edge over to cover the filling. Press edges together to seal filling in and turn seam side down. Slice on a slant about 2-3 inches each. Cut each end so cookies resemble an "x" or cut into other forms (many resemble the letter M). Put a few milticolored sprinkles between cuts making sure they adhere to the fig filling. Place on greased baking sheets 1 inch apart and bake till lightly browned (15-20 min.)Cool on wire racks. Optional Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; mix into a smooth glaze. Glaze cookies. Because these cookies are time consuming, I have, at times, frozen any unused filling. It lasts for up to one year in the freezer. Then all you have to do is make the dough and you are ready to "roll". ENJOY
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Kobusingye Sharon
kobusingyes24@hotmail.comI'm so glad I tried this recipe. These cookies are now one of my favorites.
Robert Bressette Sr
sr75@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect gift for any fig lover. They're sure to be a hit.
Ibommobile Media
ibommobile.media93@aol.comI've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.
Bipin Khanal
khanal-b12@gmail.comThese cookies are a little pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it.
Ashton Chapin
c.ashton69@gmail.comI'm allergic to figs, but I was still able to enjoy these cookies. The dough was delicious on its own.
Hamdi Awil
a-hamdi96@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the chewy texture.
Sienna Davis
siennadavis21@yahoo.comI'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and turned out great.
Diljam Ali
ali_d70@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Khawulile Tfwala
k.t@hotmail.frI made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Prince Ripon
ripon60@yahoo.comThese cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.
Olyad Kedir
o@gmail.comI've never had fig cookies before, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ankita Dey
ankitad@yahoo.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover figs. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Elizabeth Suakollie
elizabeth@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly.
Mistar Gorkhali
m_g65@hotmail.comThese cookies are a lot of work, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and unique.
Stephanie Grimes
sg@hotmail.co.ukI had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but once I did, the cookies turned out great.
Amir Hardy
amir-h@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Honey Baba
baba_honey@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of figs, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The dough is light and fluffy, and the fig filling is sweet and tart.
Md Durjoy
md-durjoy@yahoo.comThese cookies are so beautiful and festive. I love the way the fig filling peeks out from the dough.
Darci jolley
jolleyd@gmail.comI've made these cookies every Christmas for the past few years and they're always a favorite. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious.
Ripa Ripa
r56@hotmail.comThese cookies were a hit! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the fig filling, it was so flavorful.