Fig-Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped dried figs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
3. Form dough into 1 inch balls and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb. Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of chopped figs.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Fig-thumbprint cookies are a traditional American cookie.
• These cookies can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container.
• You can substitute the figs for any type of dried fruit for a different flavor.