Fig Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried figs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

1. Combine figs and enough warm water to cover in a small mixing bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain well, and chop figs. Set aside.
2. Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; beat well.
3. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a medium mixing bowl; add reserved figs and pecans, stirring to coat well. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture; mix well.
4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on cookie sheets, and remove to wire racks.