Description
These Italian Fig Cookies are a delightful traditional treat featuring a tender buttery dough filled with a sweet, spiced fig and nut mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces unsalted butter (cold)
- 4 large eggs
- 12 ounces dried figs
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ⅓ cup apricot jam
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup rum
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
- Add cold unsalted butter to the mixture and pulse about 20 times until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then add eggs and pulse until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Shape into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and set aside.
- Place dried figs, chopped pecans, apricot jam, golden raisins, orange zest, chocolate chips, rum, and cinnamon in the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and well combined.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough and filling each into 10 equal portions. Roll each dough portion into a 3 by 12 inch rectangle.
- Shape each filling portion into a 12-inch rope or arrange along the center of the dough rectangle.
- Wrap the dough around the filling, pinch ends to seal, and flatten the roll slightly.
- Slice each log into 6 equal pieces and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for festive occasions.
- They make an elegant tea-time snack.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Fig Cookies, Dessert, Cookies, Baking, Italian Cuisine