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Ingredients

Filling:

• 8 ounces dried figs, chopped
• 6 tablespoons brandy
• 1 (8-ounce) jar honey
• 2 ounces raisins
• 2 ounces dates
• 2 ounces dried cherries
• 2 ounces citron or candied pineapple
• 1 cup walnut pieces, toasted
• 1 cup whole, blanched almonds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 pinches ground clove
• Rind of 1 lemon (remove any white pith)
• Rind of 1 orange (remove any white pith)

Pastry:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 3 eggs (1 whisked with 1 teaspoon water, to make an egg wash)
• 1/4 cup milk

Icing:

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
• Colored sprinkles, or small dots

Description

Food Network Invites You To Try This Fig-Stuffed Cookies: Cuccidati Italian Recipe.

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