Fig Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Fig Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookie:; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Fig Filling:; 1/2 pound fresh figs; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

Servings: persons

Cookie:
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fig Filling:
1/2 pound fresh figs
1/3 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
3
Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat eggs in, one at a time, until combined; stir in vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture until well blended.
4
Combine figs, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Stir in lemon juice until filling is slightly thinner than jam.
5
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on a non-stick baking sheet. Make thumbprints in batter with a wet finger. Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling into each thumbprint.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

926

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookie:, 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Fig Thumbprint 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 Thumbprint Cookies

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