Fresh Fig Cookies

A good, moist, clove-flavored cookie is what you get from this recipe using fresh figs and walnuts.

• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped fresh figs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg.

Step 3

Sift dry ingredients and blend with creamed mixture. Fold in figs and nuts.

Step 4

Drop by spoonfuls on greased sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.