Buccellati - Fig Cookies Recipe

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Buccellati - Fig Cookies
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
98
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp anise
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup figs
  • 1/2 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions:

  1. For the fig filling:
  2. Grind together the raisins, figs and dates.
  3. Place in a saucepan and add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the fresh lemon juice.
  4. Stirring constantly, cook on medium-low heat until thickened (about 5-10 minutes).
  5. Let cool to room temperature.
  6. For the dough:
  7. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and one cup of sugar.
  8. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix thoroughly.
  9. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla and anise.
  10. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  11. Gradually add the flour mixture to the cream mixture.
  12. Once combined, wrap dough in waxed paper and chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
  13. To assemble Buccellati:
  14. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  15. On a floured board, roll out the dough as thinly as possible into a long, narrow rectangle.
  16. Spread the fig mixture over the dough, and seal the ends so that you have a long tube.
  17. Make little cuts diagonally across the sausages to allow the filling to peek through when it's cooked.
  18. Cut into small pieces, place onto greased baking sheets, and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
  19. Cool on wire rack.
  20. Decorate with royal icing and red and green sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 97.57 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1g 3%
Cholesterol 10.24mg 3%
Sodium 45.89mg 2%
Potassium 64.72mg 1%
Total Carbs 18.85g 6%
Sugars 9.92g 40%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 1.38g 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 287.85 Kcal (1205 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.18g 3%
Cholesterol 30.19mg 3%
Sodium 135.38mg 2%
Potassium 190.94mg 1%
Total Carbs 55.61g 6%
Sugars 29.28g 40%
Dietary Fiber 2.24g 3%
Protein 4.07g 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 23.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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