Delicious Italian Fig-Filled Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these sweet and nutty Italian cookies filled with figs, raisins, and nuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried figs, chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brandy or rum
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the figs, raisins, almonds, walnuts, honey, marmalade, orange juice, brandy, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll out each portion into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Spread half of the fig filling over each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges. Carefully roll up the dough lengthwise to encase the filling.
7. Slice the dough into 1-inch pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

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