Fresh Fig Cookies

Title: Fresh Fig Cookies

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 36 cookies

1 c Sugar

1/2 c Shortening

1 Egg

2 c Flour

1 ts Baking soda

1 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Cloves

1 c Fresh figs, peeled & chopped

1/2 c Walnuts, chopped

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

350 F. for 15 to 20 minutes.

From: Sara and Amy Rusk

Source: Fast & Fun Recipes Featuring Fresh Figs From California

Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board

Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias --