Fig and Walnut Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease two baking sheets.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the butter with both sugars by hand until blended. Mix in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, then stir this dry mixture into the butter mixture.

3. 3

   Scoop the flesh from the figs, setting aside about 2 tablespoons of the pulp. Roughly chop the remaining fig flesh and fold it into the dough along with the walnuts.

4. 4

   Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, then place a small dab of the reserved fig pulp on top of each cookie.

5. 5

   Bake until the edges turn light golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.