Title: Fig Honey Cookies
Categories: Cookie
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 | c | Dried figs |
| 1/2 | c | Shortening |
| 2 | | Eggs, well beaten |
| 3 | ts | Baking powder |
| 3 | tb | Chopped orange rind |
| 1/2 | c | Coconut |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Honey |
| 2 3/4 | c | Flour |
| 2 | tb | Milk |
| 1 | ts | Lemon flavoring |
Wash figs, cover with cold water. Simmer 10 minutes. Drain. Cut in
pieces. Cream sugar and shortening. Add honey, eggs, and milk. Mix
thoroughly. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, and salt.
Add to sugar and shortening mixture. Add fruit, coconut, and flavoring.
Add orange rind. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-oiled
baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (435 F) 12-15 minutes. 36 servings. The
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