Cucidati Sicilian Fig Filled Cookies

Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) Saving Room for Dessert

WEBNov 7, 2021 · Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati), Sicilian Fig Cookies, or Christmas Fig Cookies - all names for these tender & sweet, fruit filled …

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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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Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) Don't Sweat The Recipe

WEBNov 25, 2019 · Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) First, place the coarsely chopped pecans, orange zest, dried figs, dates, and raisins into the food …

1. Pulse the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse again.
2. Place the dried figs, dates, pecans, raisins, and orange zest in the food processor. Give it a couple of pulses to start grinding the fruit.
3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

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