Fig Cookies

Name: Fig Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped figs; 1/3 c. water; 1 c. butter or regular margarine; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 egg; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; pecan or walnut halves (optional)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. chopped figs
1/3 c. water
1 c. butter or regular margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
pecan or walnut halves (optional)

Directions

1

Cook figs with water, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
2

Set aside to cool.
3

Beat butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
4

Beat in egg and vanilla to blend well. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
5

Mix into creamed mixture, then stir in cooled figs.
6

Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
7

Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
8

Makes 4 dozen.