To Celebrate a Great Line made in Canada here is a FIG Recipe
Fig cookies made with butter, pecans, brown sugar, and dried figs. Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 cup dried figs, cut into small pieces • 1/2 cup water • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup shortening • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • pecan halves Preparation:
In saucepan over medium heat, bring figs and water to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently; remove from heat to cool. Preheat oven to 375°.
Sift flour with baking powder and salt. In a mixing bowl cream shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Add vanilla and continue to beat until creamy. Gradually add flour mixture, then fig mixture, blending well. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto greased baking sheets, spacing about 1-inch apart, then press a pecan half into the center of each. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or just until lightly browned.
Makes about 2 1/2 to 3 dozen fig cookies