Directions:
- -Filling-
- Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepot and bring up to a slow simmer.
- Cook 25 - 30 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and figs begin to paste .
- Purée in a food processor to a thick puree.
- Cool completely, set aside.
- -Cookie-
- Combine cornstarch and water in a small dish, whisking smooth. Set aside.
- Cream shortening and sugar until light.
- Beat in cornstarch slurry and vanilla until well combined.
- By hand, gently but thoroughly beat in the flours and baking powder to form a very stiff dough.
- -Assembly-
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll dough into a large, fairly thin (1/4 or so) rectangle on a well-floured board.
- Cut into four wide, equal strips.
- Place filling in a pastry bag with a large plain tip (or use a large Ziploc with a corner cut off).
- Pipe a line of filling down one side of each strip.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges to seal well. Place on baking sheets.
- Chill 2-3 hours, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut each log into ten equal cookies.
- Bake 12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on sheets.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 87.02 Kcal (364 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 40.53 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 111.82mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 48.9mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.97g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 3.41g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.04g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.96g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 23.8mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 340.02 Kcal (1424 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 158.36 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.6g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 436.93mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 191.08mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 42.87g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 13.32g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.05g | 4% | |
| Protein | 3.74g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 92.8mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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