As they're plump and naturally sweet, fresh figs make a delicious addition to cookies. Fresh or dried, meanwhile, they are soft enough to make into a fruity filling for bar cookies. From fresh fig drop cookies to chocolate fig biscotti, browse through this collection of decadent baked treats that is sure to please any fig fan.
Fig Thumbprint Cookies
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These chewy thumbprint cookies have a sweet, sticky, lighty spiced filling made with fresh figs and honey. Reviewer kboniface gave this recipe 5 stars: “Loved the shortbread type cookie and the spices in the fig pur?e were perfect!”
Fig Bars I
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These comforting cookies have a rich figgy filling. The recipe calls for dried figs, but lots of home cooks have made the filling just as successfully with fresh figs or fig preserves.
Chocolate Fig Biscotti
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Figs and chocolate are a match made in heaven in this crunchy biscotti recipe. Drizzle white chocolate in a zig-zag pattern over the cooled cookies for a pretty presentation.
Fresh Fig Cookies
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Reviewer Debbie gave these fresh fig cookies a rave review: “A co-worker had an abundance of fresh figs so I tried this recipe. Delicious! Everyone at work loved them.”
August Fig Cookies
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Fresh figs are the star ingredient in these moist summer cookies. “Thick cookies made with fresh figs and walnuts are not overbearingly sweet, but just right,” says recipe creator berlinann. “Taste great in the morning with some tea or lemonade!”
Fig Newton-ish Cookies
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These homemade Fig Newton-inspired cookies are healthier than the store-bought alternative with the addition of whole wheat flour and ground walnuts. For even better flavor, store cooled cookies in an airtight container overnight to allow them to soften.
Sicilian Fig Cookies
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Also known as cuccidati, these rich pastry cookies have a moist filling made with figs, orange, raisins, honey, and nuts. Top the cooled cookies with a drizzle of icing and sprinkles for a colorful Italian Christmas treat.
More Inspiration
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Try one of our Favorite Fabulous Fig Jams and Preserves. Plus, explore our entire collection of Fig Recipes.
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