Cucidatii Recipe

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• 1/2 c shortening
• 1 lb dried figs
• 1/4 c milk
• 2 1/2 tsps orange zest
• 1 c orange marmalade
• 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 c honey
• 2 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 lb sliced walnuts
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 c raisins
• 2 1/2 tsps baking powder
• 1/2 c white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• Step #1 Grind the figs, raisins, orange zest & walnuts in a food processor/blender, mixer or food grinder.
• Step #2 If the mixture is too thick, a couple of tbsps of water can be added.
• Step #3 Gradually mix in the honey, cinnamon, chocolate chips & orange marmalade.
• Step #4 Set aside.
• Step #5 Preheat the oven to 400F degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Step #6 Grease two baking sheets.
• Step #7 In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar & baking powder.
• Step #8 Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Step #9 Stir in the eggs, milk & vanilla until the mixture can be gathered into a ball.
• Step #10 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, & roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Step #11 Cut the dough into strips that are 4 inches wide.
• Step #12 Spread filling onto one half of each strip lengthwise.
• Step #13 Fold the dough over to cover & seal the edges by pressing on them with the tines of a fork.
• Step #14 Slice the filled strips crosswise at an angle about every inch or so.
• Step #15 This will make diamond shapes.
• Step #16 Place the cookies onto the prepared cookie sheet.
• Step #17 Bake for 15 to 20 mins in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
• Step #18 Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks.
• Step #19 Glaze with your favorite confectioners' glaze & top this with sprinkles for added festivity.
• Step #20 .
• Enjoy the Cucidati II recipe

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