Best Fig And Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipes

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FIG, WALNUT & WHITE CHIP COOKIES



Fig, Walnut & White Chip Cookies image

I use figs from my own tree to make these cookies. The white chips add a touch of sweetness.-Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried figs, finely chopped
1 cup white baking chips, divided
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, cream, lemon peel and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in figs, 3/4 cup baking chips and walnuts. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt remaining chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AUGUST FIG COOKIES



August Fig Cookies image

Thick cookies made with fresh figs and walnuts are not overbearingly sweet, but just right. Taste great in the morning with some tea or lemonade!

Provided by berlinann

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Fig Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup golden brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup fresh figs, halved
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  • Mix butter, white sugar, and brown sugar by hand in a bowl. Add egg and vanilla extract; stir to combine. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture.
  • Scoop the meat out of figs and reserve 2 tablespoons. Chop figs and scooped middles. Fold chopped figs and walnuts into the cookie dough.
  • Drop spoonfuls of batter on the prepared baking sheet. Top each mound with small amounts of reserved fig pulp.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookie edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 106.2 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

FRESH FIG COOKIES



Fresh Fig Cookies image

A good moist cookie.

Provided by Pat Kersteter

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Fig Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
½ cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped fresh figs
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg.
  • Sift dry ingredients and blend with creamed mixture. Fold in figs and nuts.
  • Drop by spoonfuls on greased sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

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