Yield: 36 cookies
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| ½ cup | Shortening |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ teaspoon | Cloves |
| 1 cup | Fresh figs, peeled & chopped |
| ½ cup | Walnuts, chopped |
Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg. Sift dry ingredients and blend with creamed mixture. Fold in figs and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls on greased sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F. for 15 to 20 minutes.
From: Sara and Amy Rusk Source: Fast & Fun Recipes Featuring Fresh Figs From California Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias