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 lemon zested and juiced; cookies; 1/2 cup butter chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 2/3 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon milk; 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 lemon zested and juiced
cookies
1/2 cup butter chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon milk
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.