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Fig Cookies
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4.9 stars stars based on 8 reviews - 100% would make this again
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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:
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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. 5 stars
Marie in Oregon Oct 24, 2009
Would make this again.
Delicious and easy to make! 5 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. 5 stars
GAIL in Wisconsin Nov 23, 2005
Would make this again.
Taste good will be making them again 5 stars
Dec 14, 2003
Would make this again.
very good! 4 stars
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