Name: Fig Filled Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 1 h 36 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 3/4 Cups Shortening; 1 Cup Sugar; 2 Eggs; 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla; 2 1/2 Cups Flour; 1 tsp. Baking powder; 1 tsp. Salt; 1 Cup Fig preserves; 1/4 Cups Orange juice; 1/4 Cups Pecans, chopped fine; 1/4 Cups Miniature chocolate chips; 1 Cup Confectioner's sugar; 2 Tbsp. Milk

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Fig Filled Cookies

Author: Adam Moore Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cookies, Dessert Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Kids Make Ahead Mixing

Party / Entertaining Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 6 mins Rest Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 36 mins

Cooking Temp: 400 F Servings: 30 Calories: 110

Best Season: Fall, Winter, Holidays

Dietary:

Dairy-free Vegetarian

Description

A tender shortening-based cookie dough wrapped around a filling of pureed fig preserves, orange juice, chopped pecans, and mini chocolate chips — sealed, baked until lightly golden, and finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze. A sophisticated, slightly old-fashioned cookie that surprises everyone who tries one.

Instructions

Mix all dough ingredients together and chill for 1 hour.
For filling: put fig preserves in a food processor and purée. Stir in orange juice, pecans, and chocolate chips.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Roll cookie dough on a floured surface to about 1/16-inch thickness. Cut into circles.
Place about 1 tsp. of fig filling on top of one dough circle. Cover with a second circle. Seal edges by pressing closed with the tines of a fork.
Pierce the top of each cookie with a fork to release steam during baking.
Bake at 400°F for 6 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Mix confectioner’s sugar and milk together for the glaze. Spoon over cooled cookies. Garnish with nonpareils if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 30

Amount Per Serving
Calories 110kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Sugars 9g
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Chilling the dough is essential — it is too soft to roll without it. Keep unused dough refrigerated while working in batches.

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Fig Filled Cookies