Ingredients

1 cup firmly packed dried figs (as soft as possible)

1 cup firmly packed pitted dates

1/3 cup water

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated refined sugar

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground anise seeds

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

4 ounces cream cheese

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg yolk

1/4 cup granulated raw sugar (turbinado or Demerara)

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