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Italian Fig Cookies

Cuccidati are the BEST Italian Christmas Cookies made with dried figs and nuts! 

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Cuccidati are the classic Italian Christmas cookies. These traditional Sicilian fig cookies are a chewy and flavorful treat that's great for the holidays!

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The filling is a combination of dried figs, almonds, raisins, walnuts, orange zest, honey, liqueur & spices.

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Blend all of the Italian fig cookies ingredients together in a food processor.

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The dough is also made in the food processor. Just combine flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, butter and eggs.

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Roll the dough into a rectangular shape cutting off excess dough. Add in a log shape of the fig filling.

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Roll the fig filling around the pastry dough and cut into 1-inch pieces and bake.

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Once the cookies have cooked and cooled, dip the tops in a simple glaze and sprinkles.

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Italian Fig Cookies are the classic Italian Christmas Cookie and can be made days in advance. Serve with coffee or espresso.

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Get the full recipe for these Italian Fig Cookies and bake some for your holiday get together!