Italian Fig Cookies (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Italian Fig Cookies (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. To make the filling, in a food processor, combine the figs, dates and raisins and process to finely chop. Place the mixture in a medium bowl, add remaining filling ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  2. To make the dough, in a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt and whisk to combine. Add the butter and blend with your fingertips until most of mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the egg, milk and vanilla together. Add to the dry mixture and stir to make a rough dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cut the dough into 4 pieces, cover, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, one at a time, roll out each piece of dough into a 12-inch square. Cut the dough into 4 by 3-inch rectangles. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling down the center of each rectangle. Fold the long sides of each rectangle inward to the center to enclose the filling; pinch the edges to seal. Turn the cookies seam-sides down and press gently to flatten the seams. With a floured knife, cut the logs crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide slices and arrange 1/2-inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush with egg wash and decorate with colored sprinkles. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  6. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2520.7 Kcal (10554 kJ)
Calories from fat 1115.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 123.94g 191%
Cholesterol 291.14mg 97%
Sodium 394.35mg 16%
Potassium 2171.92mg 46%
Total Carbs 336.05g 112%
Sugars 178.79g 715%
Dietary Fiber 25.54g 102%
Protein 33.23g 66%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 438.6mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 377.3 Kcal (1580 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.55g 191%
Cholesterol 43.58mg 97%
Sodium 59.03mg 16%
Potassium 325.09mg 46%
Total Carbs 50.3g 112%
Sugars 26.76g 715%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 102%
Protein 4.97g 66%
Vitamin C 1mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 38%
Iron 1mg 38%
Calcium 65.6mg 44%

* 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

  • 59.9
    Points
  • 69
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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