Italian Fig Cookies: Easy Delightful Treats for Homemade Joy
An easy recipe for Italian Fig Cookies, also known as Cuccidati, perfect for homemade joy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chopped figs and walnuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of brandy to the filling.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg