Italian Fig Cookies

• Filling:
• 1 lb chopped figs
• 1/2 box raisins
• 1/2 t lemon peel
• 1/2 t orange peel
• 1/2 c chocolate chips
• 1/2 c honey
• 1/2 c orange juice
• Cook together until soft, then pulse in food processor.
• Dough:
• 1 C shortening
• 1 C sugar
• 4 C flour
• 5 t baking powder
• 1 t salt
• 3 beaten eggs
• 1/2 C milk
• 1 t vanilla

1. Mix dry ingredients together, then stir in the eggs, milk and vanilla to form a soft dough. Roll into a long, narrow rectangle, spread the filling down the middle and fold over.
2. Cut into slices and bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Glaze with sugar glaze if desired.

filling, figs, raisins, lemon peel, orange peel, chocolate chips, honey, orange juice, together until soft, shortening, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, vanilla

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/italian-fig-cookies-1276233 (may not work)