Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati)

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subheading: For the dough:

½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (113g or 4oz)

¼ cup granulated sugar (55g)

¼ cup light brown sugar packed (56g)

1 large egg room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (226g)

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

subheading: For the fig filling:

1 cup dried Calimyrna or Mission figs stems removed and diced (6 or 7 ounce package)

½ cup chopped pitted dates finely chopped (or substitute raisins if preferred)

½ cup orange juice fresh squeezed (about 1 orange) (4oz)

⅓ cup diced candied orange peel

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon zest

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

⅓ cup blanched almonds chopped fine

2 tablespoons dark spiced rum or Grand Marnier orange liqueur

subheading: For the lemon glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar sifted (115g)

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (add more if needed for desired consistency)

Sprinkles for decoration if desired

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