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Italian Fig Cookies

Cultural Context

Italian Fig Cookies, or Cucidati, are traditional sweets often made during the Christmas season in Italy. They reflect the rich culinary heritage of Italian baking, combining the sweetness of figs with warm spices. These cookies are not only enjoyed during holidays but also serve as a delightful treat for gatherings and celebrations throughout the year.

ItalianITdessert
45 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
400 g fresh figs
30 g brown sugar
50 g amaretti
grated zest of 1 lemon
ground cinnamon to taste
200 g flour
1 pinch of salt
30 g corn starch
50 g powdered sugar
25 g almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
30 ml milk at room temperature
50 g cold butter
1 whole egg

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener.

1

Prepare the filling by mixing fresh figs, brown sugar, amaretti, lemon zest, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

2

In another bowl, combine flour, salt, corn starch, powdered sugar, almond flour, and baking powder.

3

Add cold butter to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.

4

Incorporate the egg and milk into the mixture to form a dough.

5

Roll out the dough and fill with the fig mixture, then shape into cookies.

6

Bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

CucidatiFig Newtons
Local Name: Biscotti di Fichi

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