Fresh Fig Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Beat in the egg until well combined. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cloves. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the chopped figs and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (15-20 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)