Fig Walnut Cookies

Makes 20 servings

Nothing satisfies a craving better than a sweet dessert that’s high in fiber and these cookies are the perfect example! A unique cross between bread and a cookie, this tasty, chewy treat will get you experimenting with a versatile and classic Mediterranean ingredient—figs.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup figs, peeled and chopped
½ cup walnuts, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine both sugars with the unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer outfitted with the paddle attachment. Beat for 1 minute, until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue beating until light and fluffy.
3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate medium bowl.
4. With the mixer on low, gradually add the spiced flour mixture and beat just until combined. Fold in the figs and walnuts.
5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving 2-inch spaces between them. Bake the cookies for 15–20 minutes, until brown around the edges.
6. Cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 139 (6%)
Total Fat 5.37 g (11%)
Saturated Fat 2.218 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.589 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.268 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 126 mg (8%)
Total Carbohydrate: 21.12 g (9%)
Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g (3%)
Total Sugars: 10.88 g
Protein: 2.09 g (4%)
Vitamin A 112 mcg (5%)
Vitamin C 0.1 mcg
Vitamin D 4 mcg (1%)
Potassium 71 mg (2%)
Calcium 26 mg (3%)
Iron 0.83 mg (5%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new Desserts on the Mediterranean cookbook here