Grandpas Figgy Cookies Recipe

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Grandpas Figgy Cookies
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepot and bring up to a simmer.
  2. Simmer until the figs absorb all liquid, about 15 minutes.
  3. Let cool and purée in a food processor before chilling completely.
  4. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  5. Cut in shortening until dough is a coarse mealy texture.
  6. Add whole egg and egg yolk and blend in until dough comes together.
  7. Shape into a disc, wrap and chill for an hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle, just under 1/4-inch thick.
  10. Using a knife or pastry cutter, cut strips of dough that are about 5 inches wide.
  11. Spoon filling along center of each strip. Don't over-fill!
  12. Brush one side of pastry dough with egg wash and fold the other side of pastry over filling, so that egg washed side meets it.
  13. Trim edges.
  14. Lift filled cookie tube to a greased or lined baking sheet and press down to flatten slightly.
  15. Repeat with remaining strips.
  16. Brush tops with egg wash.
  17. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a light golden brown.
  18. Cool cookies on sheets before cuting the bars strips into bites.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 44.87 Kcal (188 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.97g 3%
Cholesterol 8.18mg 3%
Sodium 27.62mg 1%
Potassium 37.28mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.3g 2%
Sugars 2.86g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 0.77g 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 11.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 286.22 Kcal (1198 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.59g 3%
Cholesterol 52.2mg 3%
Sodium 176.21mg 1%
Potassium 237.82mg 1%
Total Carbs 40.16g 2%
Sugars 18.24g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 2%
Protein 4.89g 2%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 1%
Iron 2mg 2%
Calcium 72.6mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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