Fig Cookies Recipe (Italian Cucidati)

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Jojo70

subheading: FOR THE DOUGH:

8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter

1 to 2 medium lemons

2 large eggs

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

subheading: FOR THE FILLING:

20 dried figs (about 7 ounces)

6 dried dates (about 4 ounces)

½ cup walnut halves (about 1 ½ ounces)

¼ cup slivered almonds

¼ cup golden raisins

¼ cup orange marmalade

2 tablespoons brandy, whiskey, or dark rum

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

subheading: TO DECORATE:

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tablespoons milk

Nonpareils, for decorating (optional)

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