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Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidade)- California Figs

Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidade)- California Figs comes together with Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Shortening, and Butter. Serves 24. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1
• 3/4 cup
• 18 oz
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar and baking powder.

2. 2

   Cut in shortening and butter until pieces are pea size.

3. 3

   Stir in milk and egg until all is moistened.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half.

5. 5

   Cover and chill about 2 hours or until easy to handle.

6. 6

   In medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar, hot water and cinnamon.

7. 7

   Stir in the fruit mixture.

8. 8

   Let filling stand until dough is thoroughly chilled.

9. 9

   Roll each half of the dough into 12" square.

10. 10

    Cut each square into 12-4"x3" rectangles.

11. 11

    Use a heaping tablespoon of filling for each rectangle.

12. 12

    Roll up from long side.

13. 13

    Place rolls seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet.

14. 14

    Curve each roll slightly and snip outer ends three times.

15. 15

    Bake in 350� F oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove and cool slightly. Spread with confectioners glaze and sprinkle with decorative candies.

16. 16

    Combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Add enough milk (about 1 tablespoon) to make it spreadable.