Fig Cookies


1 cup chopped figs (about 1/2 lb)
1/3 cup water
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar,firmly packed
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cook figs with water, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool. Beat butter with sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Blend well. Sift together flour,baking powder, and salt. Mix into the creamed mixture. Stir in the cooled figs. Drop by teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 375 degrees 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.


Reviews of Fig Cookies:

1-5 of 8 reviews   Next >>

  Kelli in Toronto, Canada  Dec 12, 2011
Would make this again.
I made them with dates instead of figs. Still delicious. They are a bit sweet, so I may add a bit more flour (and figs) next time. five stars

  Marie in Oregon  Oct 24, 2009
Would make this again.
Delicious and easy to make! five stars

  lhsSurfer in Roswell, GA  Dec 24, 2007
Would make this again.
WOW! These are good! They will become a regular in the Christmas cookie baking. five stars

  GAIL in Wisconsin  Nov 23, 2005
Would make this again.
Taste good will be making them again five stars

   Dec 14, 2003
Would make this again.
very good! four stars

Add Your Review!

Read the Review Guidelines opens in new window

  • Rating from 1 to 5 (5 being best):
  • Would you make it again? Yes   No
  • Name (optional):
  • E-mail (optional):
  • Do not display name and e-mail with review.
  • Where are you from? (optional)
  • Your comments: