Easy Fig Cookies
What's the holiday season without some Fig Cookies? These fig cookies with pecans are delicious without being overly sweet; they have the perfect combination of fruity flavor from the fig preserves and crunch from the pecans. Furthermore, the cookie dough is easy to make and versatile enough to be filled with any fruit preserve.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter , room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 312.5 g 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts , coarsely chooped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup of fig preserves such as Bonne Maman
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough & Rest the dough: In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; set aside. In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg and pure vanilla extract. At low speed, mix in flour mixture just until a dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic and chill until firm, about 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven & Roll out the cookie dough: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with racks in the top and bottom thirds—line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop a heaping teaspoon-sized ball of dough and roll it into balls. Place balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Carefully make a small crater in the middle of each cookie using a teaspoon-sized measuring spoon, fill each hole with ½ teaspoon of fig preserves and sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts in the preserves.
- Bake & Cool: Bake the fig cookies until they are puffed and golden brown on the bottom and edges, about 15 to 16 minutes.
- Cool the fig cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, transfer them to racks and cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
How to Store
Make-Ahead
You can prepare the cookie dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking. After making the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. When you're ready to bake, remove the dough from the refrigerator, let it soften slightly at room temperature, and then proceed with rolling and baking the cookies as instructed.
How to Freeze
Fig Cookies dough can be frozen for up to 3 months: Drop the cookie dough in heaping tablespoons onto a sheet pan, and press a thumbprint into the center of each ball, about ½ inch deep.
Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of fig preserves. Let them set in the freezer until solid, then place them in a freezer bag and press out as much air as possible. Bake directly from frozen, as directed in the recipe, but add 1 to 2 extra minutes to the baking time.
Allow the fig cookies to cool completely before storing them. If they are still warm, moisture may build up in the container, leading to a loss of texture and potentially causing them to become stale. Place the cooled fig cookies in an airtight container. This helps to prevent moisture and air from reaching the cookies, which can cause them to become stale or lose their freshness. If you have multiple layers of cookies, separate them with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
Store the container of fig cookies at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight or near heat sources, as this can cause the cookies to soften or melt. Check the container occasionally to ensure no moisture buildup or signs of spoilage. If you notice any moisture or signs of spoilage, discard the affected cookies to prevent them from affecting the rest of the batch. Fig cookies can typically be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days. However, it's always best to check for freshness before consuming them.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Fig Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
104
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
28
mg
1
%
Potassium
26
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
13
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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