Anise Scented Fig And Date Swirls Recipe

• 1 c. Firmly packed dry figs (as soft as possible)
• 1 c. Firmly packed pitted dates
• 1/3 c. Water
• 1/2 c. Plus 2 Tbsp. granulated refined sugar
• 1 3/4 c. All-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. Grnd anise seeds
• 1/4 tsp Baking pwdr
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 stk unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 lrg Egg yolk
• 1/4 c. Granulated raw sugar (turbinado or possibly demerara)

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