St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies Recipe

Celebrate St. Joseph's Day with these delicious fig cookies! This updated recipe makes both the filling and cookie dough in your food processor for quick and easy preparation. Traditionally decorated with pink, white, and green icing to represent the Italian flag and festive sprinkles, these cookies are a beautiful and tasty addition to your celebration. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simplified, yet elegant, treat!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 34 mins
Calories 130.1 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies

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How to Make St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies

  1. Combine all filling ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a smooth paste forms.
  2. Transfer the fig filling to a bowl and set aside.
  3. In the same food processor, combine all cookie ingredients and pulse until a dough forms. Be careful not to over-process.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
  5. Flatten each ball slightly and add a teaspoon of fig filling to the center.
  6. Bring the edges of the dough together, pinching to seal the filling completely.
  7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, decorate with pink, white, and green icing drizzles and colorful sprinkles to create a beautiful Italian flag effect.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

7g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies?

St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies takes about 59 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 34 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies?

St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies has approximately 130.1 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies?

The key ingredients for St Joseph's Day Fig Cookies are Dried Figs, Pitted Dates, Orange Marmalade, Orange Zest, Orange Juice, Ground Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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