Spiced Fig Cookies
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These chewy and soft spiced fig cookies are so easy to make, and have a delicious and elegant combination of flavors!
I’ve been doing a little sorting with the categories on my blog lately, and that’s how I came to the knowledge that I have 134 published cookie recipes! And while that may sound like a lot of cookie recipes, there is always room for another one (or another hundred). I bake cookies at least once a week, and while my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe is usually my go-to, sometimes it’s fun to change things up. These spiced fig cookies are unique and delicious, with a delightful combination of flavors and textures. They are so good!
I first made a version of these cookies a super long time ago, when I had an unexpected abundance of fresh figs on hand. My family really enjoyed them, but I felt like the fresh figs didn’t add a lot of flavor. I thought it would be fun to a try a version with dried figs instead, and they made the cookies even better! Although I do like fig flavor, I don’t have a lot of experience baking with figs at home. I found them easy to work with, and I love the texture and flavor they add to these cookies. Consider me sold on them! The combination of the dried figs with the gentle spices, and a little added texture from the walnuts, is cookie perfection!
Spiced Fig Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped dried figs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter. Add the egg and mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped figs and walnuts.
- Scoop the dough into one inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned.
