Fig cookies

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 110 g butter
• 110 g fat (vegetable fat)
• 165 g sugar
• ½ packet of vanilla sugar
• 1 egg(s)
• 300 g flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 9 figs, dried

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Fig Drops

Preheat the oven to 170°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, briefly mix the softened butter, vegetable shortening, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Add the egg and whisk until well combined. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder and add to the butter and egg mixture. Mix everything together. The dough should be just firm enough to be cut into balls (otherwise, add warm water a spoonful at a time). Wash the dried figs, pat them dry with kitchen paper, and cut into small pieces with a sharp knife. Add these to the dough and mix in. Scoop out the dough in portions using two teaspoons, shape them into small balls between (cold-rinsed) hands, and place them on the baking sheet. Leave at least 5 cm between them (they will spread slightly during baking!). Flatten slightly. Bake the cookies in the oven at 170°C for about 12-14 minutes, until the edges are light brown. Allow to cool completely and store in tins.