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Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies

Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies feature soft, cake-like bites dotted with juicy figs and crunchy walnuts, gently perfumed with warm cloves. They balance mellow fruit sweetness with toasty nutty notes, making them a lovely treat for afternoon coffee, lunchbox snacks, or a casual dessert plate during fig season.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves18
  • DifficultyEasy
Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter with an electric beater until lighter in color; mix in the beaten egg.

  3. 3

    Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cloves into a separate bowl; stir this into the butter mixture. Fold in the figs and walnuts.

  4. 4

    Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.

About This Recipe

Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies is an American dessert recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 18, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Chopped Walnuts. Each serving provides about 179.19 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies?
It is an American cookie recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
What is Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Chopped Walnuts, Dried Fig. The full list of 11 is above.
What goes well with Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies?
Explore these American side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies?
About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 179.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Tender Fresh Fig Walnut Cookies easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.

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