fig crispies

Name: Fig Crispies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) brown sugar; 1 cup(s) butter (do not substitute); 1 - egg; 2 cup(s) wheat flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh figs; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans (walnuts would also be good or optional)

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CC Payne

Quincy, FL

Updated on Aug 1, 2014

I created this after growing weary of fig preserves every year. Very tasty but also healthy!

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Half are dusted with Confectioners while the rest cool completely.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield Everyone

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter (do not substitute)
1 - egg
2 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh figs
1/2 cup chopped pecans (walnuts would also be good or optional)

How To Make fig crispies

Step 1

Cream: brown sugar & butter, in medium bowl add egg

Step 2

Sift together: wheat flour, soda, baking powder, sea salt and cloves. Add to cream mixture
Step 3

Fold in figs & nuts if using. If mixture is dry, do not worry about this. Cool in fridge for apprx 20 mins. This is when I clean up & get my cooling racks ready.
Step 4

Form into small balls (not quite an inch, they will rise). Roll in confectioners sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet place 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 for 20 mins. Cook completely.
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