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