Italian Fig Cookies I Recipe

Name: Italian Fig Cookies I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shortening; 3 cups white sugar; 6 eggs; 8 cups all-purpose flour; 7 teaspoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 2 cups whole milk; 4 pounds dried figs; 1 pound raisins; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 whole orange, with peel; 1 small apple; 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1 cup water (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour
7 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 cups whole milk
4 pounds dried figs
1 pound raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1 whole orange, with peel
1 small apple
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup water (optional)

1
To Make Dough: Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt. Blend in flour and baking powder by hand. Knead dough until smooth and workable. Add milk to reach workable consistency. (This takes a while and you will get a workout, but you'll know when it's right.)
2
To Make Filling: Cut up figs, orange, and apple into small pieces. (It is easier to grind this way). Grind figs, raisins, orange, and apple. If the mixture is too dry or thick, mix in up to 1 cup of water, if desired. (I do not use the water, the juice from the apple and orange are enough). The spices and chopped nuts are added to the ground fig mixture. After the fig mixture is ground, I sprinkle them in over the mixture and mix (knead) it in by hand. STICKY! But good.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Roll out some dough. (should be kind of thin). Put fig mixture in a line. Wrap dough over mixture, sealing figs inside dough. Trim to desired length, using a diagonal cut. Make small diagonal slits in the sides of the cookies. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes. (Dough makes good cookies without the filling also). Wonderful with coffee.

2178

kcal

Calories

Fat

383

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shortening, 3 cups white sugar, 6 eggs, 8 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Italian Fig Cookies I 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.

Italian Fig Cookies I

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