Fig & Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Fig & Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon cold water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed; 8 ounces dried figs (about 1-1/3 cups); 3 tablespoons unblanched almonds; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 4 teaspoons orange juice; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
8 ounces dried figs (about 1-1/3 cups)
3 tablespoons unblanched almonds
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 teaspoons orange juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cold water and vanilla until blended. Place flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until crumbly. While pulsing, add egg mixture just until combined.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
3
Wipe food processor clean. Add figs and almonds; pulse until chopped. Add preserves and juice; pulse until combined.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 10x8-in. rectangle; cut each lengthwise into four 2-in.-wide strips.
5
Spread about 2 tablespoons filling down center of each strip. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Roll each gently to shape into a log; cut crosswise into 1-in. pieces.
6
Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined
7
. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
8
In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

779

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 tablespoon cold water, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fig & Almond 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.

Fig & Almond Cookies

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