FIG-FILLED WALNUT COOKIES

Fig-Filled Walnut Cookies image

My fig-filled cookies are delightful with a cup of tea after dinner or with a glass of cold milk for a snack. A hint of orange and honey adds a touch of sweetness. -Ymi Ton, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound dried figs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
COOKIES:
1 cup butter, softened
2-2/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely ground walnuts

Steps:

Place first five ingredients in a food processor; process until paste consistency. Refrigerate while preparing dough., Preheat oven to 350°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray. Press cookie with bottom of glass to flatten. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center; wrap dough around filling to cover completely. Roll in walnuts. Repeat with remaining dough, filling and walnuts., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.