Fresh Fig Cookies

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

These fig cookies are a breeze to make with fresh figs and crunchy walnuts for a deliciously moist and tender summer cookie treat.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
2 Beat sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric beater until lighter in color; mix in beaten egg.
3 Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cloves into a separate bowl; stir into butter mixture. Fold in figs and walnuts.
4 Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.