Cuccidatti (Fig Cookies) Recipe

Name: Cuccidatti (Fig Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs figs; 1 ½ cups raisins; 1 lb dates; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 cup nuts, chopped; 4 ounces whiskey; to taste brandy; 1 orange (skin and all); 10 cups flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups sugar; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cups Crisco; 1 ½ cups margarine; 6 whole eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon vanilla; ¾ cup milk

Servings: persons

2 lbs figs
1 ½ cups raisins
1 lb dates
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup nuts, chopped
4 ounces whiskey
to taste brandy
1 orange (skin and all)
10 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups Crisco
1 ½ cups margarine
6 whole eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
¾ cup milk

1
Remove hard knob on one end of figs and discard.
2
Soak figs, raisins and dates in hot water for 1 hour.
3
Drain.
4
Put figs, dates and raisins through food grinder; add remaining ingredients, put through blender to puree.
5
Mix well, it's easier to prepare the fig filling one day and proceed the next day.
6
Refrigerate filling.
7
Sift flour, salt, granulated sugar and baking powder together in large bowl or kettle.
8
Cut Crisco and margarine in with pastry blender (as for pie crust).
9
Make a well in center, add eggs, vanilla and milk.
10
Blend thoroughly using hands.
11
Roll out on floured surface into 3 x 10-inch rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.
12
Place filling in center, fold long edges to center and pinch edges to seal.
13
Cut 1 1/2-inch slices.
14
Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
15
Continue until dough and filling are used up.
16
Frost with a plain frosting: powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.
17
Garnish with sprinkles or jimmies.
18
Recipe can be divided in half.
19
Do not overcook.
20
Should be light in color.

1960

kcal

Calories

Fat

393

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs figs, 1 ½ cups raisins, 1 lb dates, ½ cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Cuccidatti (Fig Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cuccidatti (Fig Cookies)

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