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fig crispies

Recipe by
CC Payne
Quincy, FL

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

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fig crispies

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

How To Make fig crispies

  • 1
    Cream: brown sugar & butter, in medium bowl add egg
  • 2
    Sift together: wheat flour, soda, baking powder, sea salt and cloves. Add to cream mixture
  • 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.
  • 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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