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Ingredients
- 3 c. Flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 2/3 c. Butter or possibly margarine
- 1/2 c. Brown sugar - dark, firmly Packed
- 1/2 c. Brown sugar - light, firmly Packed
- 2 x Egg whites
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 3 c. Figs, fresh, finely minced (see note)
- 1/4 c. Water
- 2 Tbsp. Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
Directions
- Sift flour with salt and cinnamon. Cream butter and sugars till very fluffy; beat in egg whites and vanilla. Slowly work in flour; wrap dough and refrigerate2 to 3 hrs. Meanwhile, prepare filling. Simmer the ingredients together, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 min till thick. Cold but don't chill. When dough has chilled long sufficient, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll out dough, a small portion at a time, 1/4 inch thick and cut in pcs about 2 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches long. Place a level tsp. of fig mix in the center of each and fold dough around filling as though folding a business letter. Flatten cookies slightly and place seam down 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets; bake about 12 min till lightly browned and just hard. Cold on racks.
- NOTE: If fresh figs are notavailable, substitute 2 c. finely minced dry golden brown figs and increase water to 1 c..
- Area: INTL. ECHO: COOKING
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 131g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 327 | |
| Calories from Fat 94 | 29% |
| Total Fat 10.71g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6.56g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium 201mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 55.52g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 29.61g | 20% |
| Protein 3.81g | 6% |
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