Fresh Fig Cookies

These moist and tender fig cookies are made with fresh figs and walnuts for a delicious, not-too-sweet summer treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.

Step 2

Beat sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric beater until lighter in color; mix in beaten egg.

Step 3

Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cloves into a separate bowl; stir into butter mixture. Fold in figs and walnuts.

Step 4

Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden and dried, about 15 to 20 minutes.