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Fig Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies are quick and delicious! Fruit is a great way to add extra sweetness, and that is exactly what the fig spread does in this case.  Perfect for the holidays or just as a simple sweet treat.

Prep Time:

10

Total Time:

25

Yield:

30 cookies

Serving Size:

1 cookie

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 180
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Total Sugar: 20g
  • Added Sugar: 5g
  • Protein: 2g

Ingredients

1 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cup oats

1 cup shredded coconut

2 cups fig spread

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a cookie sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet, along with oats and coconut, and mix
  6. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
  7. Bake 8 minutes, or until dough starts to spread. Remove and tap down the center of each cookie with the handle of a wooden spoon to form a deep well.
  8. Bake another 4-5 minutes more, or until golden brown. Remove and re-press the centers of each cookie.
  9. Transfer cookies to cooling rack and cool to room temperature.
  10. Heat Fig Spread in a small sauce pan until bubbling.
  11. Using a small spoon, pour Fig Spread into each cookie well.
  12. Allow Fig Spread to cool and set before serving.

Recipe and photo courtesy of FOODMatch.

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