FIG & ALMOND COOKIES

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In our family, holiday cookies-like these nutty fig ones-are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this Italian tradition to my two boys. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
FILLING:
8 ounces dried figs (about 1-1/3 cups)
3 tablespoons unblanched almonds
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 teaspoons orange juice
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Wipe food processor clean. Add figs and almonds; pulse until chopped. Add preserves and juice; pulse until combined., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 10x8-in. rectangle; cut each lengthwise into four 2-in.-wide strips., 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., Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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