DirectionsStep1To a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, add in the dried figs, raisins, almonds, and walnuts. Pulse until they are finely diced.Step2Next, add in the honey, liqueur, orange zest, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and forms a thick paste. Remove from food processor and set aside. (If making ahead, cover and refriger…Step3To the bowl of the food processor fitted with the blade attachment, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine the ingredients.Step4Add in the cold cubed butter and eggs to the food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are well combined and a dough forms.Step5Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into two equal pieces. Cover each section lightly in plastic wrap, then gently press down to form a disc. Refrigerate for at least an hour or up to ov…Step6When ready to make the cookies, start by preheating oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.Step7Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Unwrap the dough and cut each disc in half, to create 4 equal-sized pieces. Rewrap 3 sections of dough and return them to the fridge.Step8Place the section of dough on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Cover the top of dough with parchment or plastic. Using a rolling pin to roll the dough into a rectangle shape, approximately 5 in…Step9Next, divide the fig filling mixture into 4 equal parts. Use your hands to form one part of the filling into a long log shape, enough to cover the length of the rectangle of dough. Place the filling near the bottom of the dough (s…Step10Use a little bit of water to dampen the other end of the dough. Carefully roll up the fig mix into the dough and press gently to seal the seam of the dough log.Step11Use a bench scraper or sharp knife to cut the log into 1-inch pieces. Arrange cookies about an inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining dough and filling.Step12Bake in preheated oven on center rack for about 15 minutes, or until the bottom edges of the cookie are golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest on pan for 5 minutes, then move to wire rack to cool completely.Step13In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk, and whisk until well combined. (You want a thick smooth glaze, adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed to achieve desired consistency.)Step14Dip the top of one cookie into the glaze, letting the excess drip off. Add sprinkles over the wet glaze, and set the dipped cookie on a wire rack to harden (about 15 minutes). Repeat with remaining cookiesIngredientsIngredients14 ouncesDried Figs1 cupRaisins (130 grams)1 cupAlmonds (145 grams)1 cupWalnuts (110 grams)½ cupHoney¼ cupLiqueur (such as brandy, bourbon, or marsala)1 tablespoonOrange Zest1 teaspoonCinnamon¼ teaspoonGround Cloves3 ½ cupsFlour (440 grams)¾ cupGranulated Sugar2 teaspoonsBaking Powder½ teaspoonSalt1 cupCold Butter (cubed, 2 sticks, unsalted)2 Large Eggs1 ½ cupsPowdered Sugar (168 grams)3 tablespoonsMilk (2% or whole)add SprinklesSee moreNutritionalNutritional174 Calories7 gTotal Fat18 mgCholesterol26 gCarbohydrate78 mgSodium3 gProteinFrom thisitaliankitchen.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritionalExplore furtherCuccidati - Italian Fig Cookies - Italian Recipe Bookitalianrecipebook.comBEST Cuccidati Cookies - Recipe 🎄 Hardcore Italianshardcoreitalians.blogItalian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati) - Allrecipesallrecipes.comCucciddati Recipe (Sicilian Fig Cookies) Hardcore Italianshardcoreitalians.blogBEST Italian Fig Cookie Recipe (Cuccidati) - Savoring Italysavoringitaly.comRecommended to you based on what's popular • Feedback
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WEBNov 14, 2022 · Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the log, on the diagonal, into 1-inch sections. Arrange cookies 1-inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment …
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WEBNov 18, 2020 · Prepare the filling a day ahead. Using a food processor, pulse the figs and raisins until blended, then add the honey, brandy, …
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WEBSet aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of the dough into a 12 inch square. Spread half the filling evenly over the surface of the dough then roll the dough up forming a log. Cut …
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WEBDec 22, 2018 · In a stand mixer, beat butter until smooth (1 minute). Beat in the sugars and soda until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla. Lower speed of mixer and beat in the flour. Divide dough in half in plastic wrap. Chill …
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WEBDec 20, 2018 · Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Cut off a piece of the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to approx. ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Cut out a rectangular shape and save trimmed edges. Place fig filling formed …
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WEBDirections. Sift the flour and salt together. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until very pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract. At low speed, mix in the flour mixture until a …
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WEBNov 25, 2019 · Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) First, place the coarsely chopped pecans, orange zest, dried figs, dates, and raisins into the food processor. Give it a couple of pulses to start grinding the fruit. In a …
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WEBOct 11, 2019 · Prep time 30 mins, Cook time 14 mins, Total time 44 mins, Recipe type: Dessert , Serves: 36 . Ingredients For the Dough: 2¾ cup flour 1 Tbsp baking powder …
WEBSteps: In a large mixing bowl beat the butter on medium-high speed using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix until combined. Add the egg …
WEBDec 8, 2021 · Gently incorporate the flour, baking powder and salt. Divide into 4, wrap each in plastic and flatten into a disk. Refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days. When ready to bake, preheat oven and line baking trays. …
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WEBNov 3, 2023 · Mark the dough 1 ½" from each side, leaving 2" in the middle. Place one rope of filling in the center. Flatten and spread the rope to about 2" using yur fingers or …
WEBDec 3, 2016 · Put flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade; pulse just to mix. Add the butter pieces and pulse. Add eggs and pulse until …
WEBAug 30, 2019 · Using a sharp knife, make 2 slits in each cookie. Place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with silpat or parchment paper. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and the water to make the egg wash. …
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WEBNov 16, 2022 · Assemble the cookies. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Divide the dough in half. Keep the unused portion well wrapped. Lightly flour your work …
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