Fig Cookies

Name: Fig Cookies
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups dried figs, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 2/3 cup pecans; 1/4 cup honey; 1 None lemon, zested and juiced; None None Fig Cookies; 1/2 cup butter, chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 None egg; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp milk; None None powdered sugar, for dusting

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 1/3 cups dried figs, chopped
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup pecans
1/4 cup honey
1 None lemon, zested and juiced
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1/2 cup butter, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 None egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp milk
None None powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1

In a food processor, combine figs, raisins, pecans, honey, lemon zest and lemon juice. Process with 1 tbsp water to make a spreadable consistency. Set aside.
2

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Sift together flour, cornstarch and baking powder then fold in along with enough milk to form a soft dough. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 mins.
3

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line a 7x11 inch rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Roll out 1/2 the dough and use to line prepared pan. Fill baking pan with filling. Roll out remaining dough and press over filling. Bake for 30-35 mins, until golden. Let cool in pan.
4

Cut into squares. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.