Fresh fig cookies

36 cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
½cupShortening
1Egg
2cupsFlour
1teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCloves
1cupFresh figs, peeled & chopped
½cupWalnuts, chopped

Directions

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