Apricot Fig Thumbprint Cookies


Thumbprint cookies are fun for kids to make, have some fun with you kids and enjoy some delicious cookies.

Steps


Heat oven to 350f.
Make filling: cut stems from figs , pulse figs in food processor until coarsely chopped , add walnuts and pulse until both are finely chopped.
Transfer to bowl and stir in remaining filling ingredients.
Make dough: beat butter , brown sugar , egg yolk and vanilla in mixing bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy.
At low speed , beat in flour just until blended , gather dough into a ball in bowl.
Spread sugar on a plate , shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place balls 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Flatten slightly.
Press a 3 / 4-inch wide indentation in center of each with thumb.
Fill each with a rounded 1 / 2 teaspoon of filling.
Bake until edges are golden , 10 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.

Ingredients


dried fig, walnuts, apricot preserves, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, unsalted butter, egg yolk, vanilla, flour, granulated sugar