Fig Cookies

By Cathie davidson

Gina Danialak

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Figs
• 1 Cup Raisins
• 1 Cup Dates
• 1 Cup Walnuts
• Honey
• DOUGH
• 4 Cups Flour
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 3/4 Cup sugar
• 3/4 Cup Butter
• 4 Eggs

Preparation

Step 1

Grind Figs, Dates, and Raisins together. Mix all ingredients with hands Add a little HOT water to soften if needed. Set aside. For Dough Cream butter, sugar, and eggs. Add dry sifted ingredients. Mix with hands. Roll out dough. Cut 2 inch strips. place filling in strips and fold over. Make 2 slices in the third slice will cut the cookie. Place on baking sheet cook 15-20 at 375. Allow to cool and glaze with powdered sugar and water. Sprinkle with colored sugar,