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Print this recipe   Fig Cookies 1 cup dried figs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup honey 2 eggs 2 Tbsp. milk 1 tsp. orange extract 2 3/4 cups flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Grated rind of one orange 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wash figs, place in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring figs to a boil then lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. Cream sugar and butter together until fluffy. Add honey, eggs, milk and orange extract. Mix thoroughly. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add to sugar and shortening mixture. Add graded orange rind and coconut and mix well. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or until browned. Makes about 3 dozen cookies. Add your favorite cookie recipe to our collection   © 2001-2008 BakingBits.com All rights reserved.   TidBits Special Requests For anyone on an egg-free diet these recipes are sure to please. Cocoa Fudge Cookies Apple Muffins Wacky Cake Banana Bread Mango Crisp Surprise Cookies What's New Virtually fat free, these Low Fat Banana Scones are made without any added fat but the yogurt, cinnamon and banana give them lots of flavor. Taste This! Whoopie pies have been a New England tradition for years. Now, get them delivered straight to your door when you order from Wicked Whoopies.