Cucidati Italian Christmas Fig Cookies

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WEBNov 7, 2021 · In a large mixing bowl beat the butter on medium-high speed using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add …

Rating: 4.9/5(66)
Total Time: 3 hrs 57 mins
Category: Cookie
Calories: 104 per serving
1. Place the butter to a mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar and baking soda. Beat until combined. Add the egg, vanilla and salt and mix until incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat again for a few seconds. Add the flour in three additions, mixing on low to incorporate.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the figs, dates, orange juice, candied orange peel, sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until fruit is soft and the mixture is thick. Remove from the heat and add the chopped blanched almonds and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, if using. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap once cooled until needed.
3. Combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Drizzle on each cookie then top with colored sprinkles if desired.

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WEBDec 21, 2023 · Bake the cookies for 20-23 minutes, or until lightly golden on the bottom. Move the cuccidati to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before decorating …

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WEBDec 16, 2011 · Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor and process to blend. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Turn butter …

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WEBDec 13, 2019 · In a large mixing bowl cream butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add both sugars and baking soda and mix to combine. Add egg, vanilla and salt and blend together, scraping sides of bowl with …

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WEBPlace the filling in the center of the rectangle down the entire length. Bring the left side of the dough over the filling then roll over the the right edge. Preheat oven to 375. Cut into ½ – 1 inch slices and place them on a …

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WEBDec 10, 2011 · Remove fig mixture from food processor bowl and place in medium sized bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Shape the cucidati cookies. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line 4 …

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WEBDirections. Make the dough: To make dough, cream sugar and shortening: add eggs, vanilla, and salt. Blend in flour and baking powder by hand. Knead dough until smooth and workable.

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WEBDec 2, 2020 · On a clean work surface or in a large mixing bowl, add sugar, orange zest, and eggs to the sandy mixture and then knead to form a soft dough. If necessary, add milk a little at a time if the dough is too dry. Cut …

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WEBDec 18, 2015 · Bake. Preheat the oven to 375F and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes on the bottom rack, and 5-7 minutes on the top rack. Mix the powdered sugar with roughly two tablespoons of milk to create the icing. …

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WEBNov 9, 2020 · Put the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor and pulse briefly to mix. Add the butter, in small cubes, the vanilla and egg and pulse to form crumbs. Add the milk and pulse a …

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WEBDec 16, 2023 · Italian fig cookies, known as “Cucidati,” are traditional sweet treats that originate from Italy. These delightful cookies are often prepared during Christmas time …

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WEBRoll the dough into a long rectangle. Try to make the filing an even thickness and the same length as the outer dough. 03. Seal the two edges around the filling and place the join to …

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WEBAdd RecipesClear Meal PlanPrintTaste PreferencesMake Yummly Better. Imagine a glorified Fig Newton with sprinkles, and you'll get the idea behind these festive holiday …

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WEBItalian Fig Cookies (Cucidati), Sicilian Fig Cookies, or Christmas Fig Cookies - all names for these tender & sweet, fruit filled cookie.

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WEBNov 14, 2020 · How To Make Fig Cookies. The dough needs to be chilled for at least 3 hours, so make it first and place in the refrigerator in plastic wrap. Next take the fig filling ingredients and combine the figs, dates, …

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WEBDec 19, 2023 · In a large food processor fitted with the blade attachment, combine the figs, raisins, almonds, and walnut. Pulse until the mixture is finely diced. Step 2: finish the fig filling. Next, to the food processor add …

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