How to Make Fig and Walnut Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fig and walnut cookies are a delicious and wholesome treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or impress your friends and family with a homemade dessert, these cookies are sure to be a hit. The combination of sweet, chewy figs and crunchy walnuts creates a delightful texture and flavor that will have you reaching for seconds.

Making fig and walnut cookies is a great way to use up any extra figs and walnuts you have lying around. It’s a...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup golden brown sugar
  • 1 large 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat the 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 flesh 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

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 106mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg