Bran and Fig Cookies
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥣 Description: These delightful cookies incorporate the wholesome goodness of bran and the sweet, earthy flavor of figs. Perfect for a quick treat or a healthy dessert option, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With their tender texture and satisfying taste, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. Feel free to customize them with your favorite mix-ins, such as raisins or chocolate chips, for a personalized twist on this classic recipe.
🍪 Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
🔑 Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Fruit, High In…, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried figs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that it’s ready when your cookies are prepared for baking.
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Prepare the figs: If your figs are on the firmer side, you may want to soften them slightly before incorporating them into the cookie dough. To do this, soak the figs in boiling water for a few minutes until they become plump and tender. Once softened, drain them and allow them to cool before chopping them into small pieces.
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Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
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Incorporate the wet ingredients: Once the butter and sugar are creamed, add in the egg and milk. Beat the mixture until everything is well combined and smooth.
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Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
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Mix everything together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms. Once the dough comes together, fold in the chopped figs (and nuts, if using) until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the cookies: Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto lightly buttered or parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking. Gently press down on each cookie with a wet fork to flatten slightly.
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Bake: Place the prepared baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, these delightful bran and fig cookies are ready to be enjoyed with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
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Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer-term storage. Enjoy these delicious treats whenever you need a quick and wholesome snack!
This recipe yields approximately 48 cookies, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends or for stocking up your cookie jar for whenever the craving strikes. With their delightful combination of flavors and textures, these bran and fig cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat just for yourself. So go ahead, whip up a batch today and indulge in the simple pleasure of homemade cookies done right! 🍪✨
