Fig cookies

4 Dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChopped figs (about 1/2 lb)
cupWater
1cupButter
½cupSugar
½cupBrown sugar,firmly packed
1Egg
1teaspoonVanilla
2cupsSifted flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

Cook figs with water, stirring frequently,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. Makes about 4 dozen.