1 c Chopped figs (about 1/2 lb)
1/3 c Water
1 c Butter
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Brown sugar,firmly packed
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Sifted flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
Cook figs with water, stirring frequently,thickened (about 5 minutes). Set
aside to cool.
Beat butter with sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg
and vanilla. Blend well. Sift together flour,baking powder, and salt. Mix
into the creamed mixture. Stir in the cooled figs. Drop by teaspoons onto
lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 375 degrees 10 to 12 minutes, until
lightly browned. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks. Makes about 4
dozen.
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Yields
4 Dozen