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Fresh Fig and Pistachio Cookies Recipe

A light and crunchy summer cookie, adapted from the California Fig Advisory Board's Fresh Fig Cookies Recipe
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3 dozen cookies
Author Jeanne Fratello

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 cup chopped fresh figs about 3 to 4 figs
  • 1/2 cup pistachios shelled and crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream shortening and add sugar and egg. Sift dry ingredients together in a smaller bowl. Next, stir to combine with the creamed ingredients. Finally, fold in figs and pistachios.
  3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes; then remove to wire rack to cool.