Dessert for 24
Fig Filled Cookies
$0.93for 4197 minServes 24
Soft fig filling spiced with cinnamon is wrapped in whole-wheat dough and baked into tender cookies.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Oranges, a little$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.01Typical price | |
| Peaches, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price | |
| Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.58 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
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- 197 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
$0.23 per serving$0.93 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 tbsp salted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb fresh figs
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Steps
- Cook the chopped figs, orange juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan for 15 minutes, until thick.
- Cool the fig filling for 30 minutes.
- Beat the butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and orange zest together, then mix in both flours, baking powder, and salt.
- Chill the dough for 70 minutes.
- Roll the dough into long rectangles, spread the fig filling down the centers, fold the dough over, and cut it into cookies over 35 minutes.
- Bake the cookies on a baking sheet at 350 F for 22 minutes.
- Cool the cookies for 15 minutes before serving.
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