Italian
Orange Fig Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
:
2
packages (8 ounces each) almond paste
1
cup sugar, divided
1
cup confectioners' sugar, divided
2
tablespoons apricot preserves
3
large egg whites, room temperature
1/2
cup dried figs, finely chopped
1
tablespoon grated orange peel
How
To Make Italian Orange Fig Cookies :
Preheat
oven to 325°. Place almond paste, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup confectioners'
sugar in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Add preserves and 1
egg white at a time, pulsing after each addition to combine. Transfer almond
mixture to a large bowl; fold in figs and orange peel (dough will be sticky).
Place
remaining sugars in separate shallow bowls. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough into
sugar. Gently coat and shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Repeat in confectioners'
sugar. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 24-28 minutes
or until tops are cracked and bottoms are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to
cool.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
cookie: 96 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 16g
carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.