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Fig, Walnut & White Chip Cookies

I use figs from my own tree to make these cookies. The white chips add a touch of sweetness.—Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California

36 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried figs, finely chopped
1 cup white baking chips, divided
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, beat sugars and butter until blended. Beat in the
eggs, cream, lemon peel and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking
powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir
in the figs, 3/4 cup chips and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for at
least 2 hours.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined
baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms
are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a microwave, melt remaining chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over

2 of 2

Fig, Walnut & White Chip Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

cookies; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield:
3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 132 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.