St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies

Celebrate tradition and flavor with St. Joseph's Day Fig Cookies, a delightful Italian treat perfect for any festive occasion. These tender, buttery cookies are filled with a luscious mixture of dried figs, raisins, and walnuts, sweetened with honey and brightened with zesty orange and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Encased in a soft, homemade dough and topped with a simple glaze and colorful sprinkles, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you're honoring a holiday or simply looking for a unique dessert, these easy-to-make cookies bring a touch of Old World charm to your kitchen. With just 45 minutes of prep time, they're an irresistible addition to any cookie platter.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried figs
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 3 tablespoons Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for icing)
• 0.25 cups Sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the fig filling: In a food processor, combine dried figs, raisins, and walnuts. Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 2

Add orange zest, orange juice, honey, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the fig mixture. Pulse until everything is combined into a sticky paste. Set aside.

Step 3

Make the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 4

In a separate large mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, and mix well.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Roll out the dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out one portion of dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 8

Spread a thin layer of the fig filling along one edge of the dough. Roll the dough over the filling to create a log. Trim any excess dough, seal the edges, and place the log seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 9

Slice each log into 2-inch pieces and arrange them on the baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely.

Step 11

Prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled cookies.

Step 12

Decorate with sprinkles while the icing is still wet. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.

Step 13

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5699.1

Total Fat 298.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 134.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.8g
Cholesterol 893.8mg	0%
Sodium 1434.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 722.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 442.7g
Protein 71.9g	0%

Vitamin D 110.6IU	0%
Calcium 478.6mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 2463.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 49.3%