Description
These Valentine Italian Fig Cookies (cuccidati) are a delightful blend of flavors with figs, almonds, and chocolate, making them a wonderful homemade treat perfect for celebrating love or special occasions. Enjoy the simple preparation and rich taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (9oz/250 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (4oz/125 grams) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (3oz/80 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 medium-sized egg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340 grams) soft dried figs
- 1 cup (150 grams) roasted almonds
- (5oz/150 grams) dark chocolate bar or chips (70% or 85% cocoa are best)
- (4oz/120 grams) candied orange peel
- (4oz/120 grams) honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 small orange zest (approx 1 tbsp)
- 1 pasteurised egg white (from a large egg), at room temperature
- 1 cup (approx 120–130 grams) powdered sugar (icing sugar if you're in the uk)
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- coloured sprinkles, to decorate
Instructions
- Prepare the shortcrust pastry dough as instructed and wrap it in plastic.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 2 days before using.
Notes
You can use different types of nuts in place of almonds if desired.
For a more festive look, use colored sprinkles to decorate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg