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Cucidati: Sicilian Fig Cookies

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Traditional Sicilian fig cookies filled with a spiced mixture of dried fruits and nuts, wrapped in tender pastry, and topped with icing and colorful sprinkles—perfect for holidays or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk or orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the fig filling:
  • 1 1/2 cups dried figs
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dates
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds
  • 1/4 cup honey or apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon Marsala wine or brandy
  • For decoration:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
  • Colorful nonpareil sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  2. Add eggs, milk (or juice), and vanilla. Mix until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. For the filling, pulse figs, raisins, nuts, honey, zest, and spices in a food processor until thick. Add water or juice if needed.
  4. Roll out chilled dough into rectangles. Place filling in a strip down the center and fold dough over. Seal edges and form a log.
  5. Cut logs into 2-inch pieces and place seam side down on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  7. Mix powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle over cookies and top with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use dates or other dried fruits in place of figs if preferred.
  • Orange juice in the glaze adds a citrus twist.
  • Shape cookies into spirals or crescents for variation.
  • Freeze glazed or unglazed cookies in layers with parchment paper.
  • Rewarm briefly in the oven to refresh texture.

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