Festive Italian Fig Cookies
Festive Italian Fig Cookies, also known as Cuccidati. These vegetarian treats feature a luscious fig and date filling enveloped in a soft, sweet dough, making them a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. With a traditional Italian flair, these cookies are gluten and nut-friendly, ensuring everyone can enjoy them.
The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, combined with the zesty orange, create a comforting flavor profile that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. These cookies are not only a festive treat but also a source of energy, thanks to the nutritious figs and dates.
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Recipe Collection: Dessert
Serving Size: 24
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Overview
Italian Fig Cookies, also known as Cuccidati, are a delightful holiday treat that combines a flavorful fig and date filling wrapped in a soft, sweet dough. These cookies are traditionally served at Christmas time and are perfect for gifting or enjoying with a hot cup of coffee.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Nuts, Gluten
Cuisine
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 Cup dried figs, minced
- 1 Cup dates, minced
- 0.5 Cup almonds, ground
- 0.5 Cup walnuts, ground
- 0.5 Cup honey
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) orange zest, zested
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
- 0.5 Cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 Cup granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg, whisked
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
- 0.25 Cup milk
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) milk
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch sprinkles, to taste
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine minced figs, minced dates, ground almonds, ground walnuts, honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and orange zest. Mix well to form the filling.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the whisked egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 3-inch squares. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the dough over the filling and press to seal.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.
- Once the cookies are cool, drizzle with icing and decorate with sprinkles.
- Allow the icing to set before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Enjoy these festive Italian Fig Cookies with family and friends during the holiday season!