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Apricot Fig Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Delight your family with these irresistible Apricot Fig Thumbprint Cookies! Fun and easy to make, even the kids can join in on the baking fun. The sweet and nutty filling perfectly complements the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie base. A perfect treat for any occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 937.7 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Fig Thumbprint Cookies

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How to Make Apricot Fig Thumbprint Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. **Make the filling:** Remove stems from 1 cup of fresh figs. Pulse figs in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup walnuts and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. **Make the dough:** In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar using a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour until just combined. Gather the dough into a ball.
  5. Spread 1/4 cup granulated sugar on a plate. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the sugar to coat.
  6. Place the balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your hand.
  8. Press a 3/4-inch-wide indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb.
  9. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of the fig filling.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

280g

Fat

122g

Carbs

42g

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