California Fig Oatmeal Cookies

Yields:	48 cookies
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1	cup	figs	california dried, coarsely chopped
3/4	cup	vegetable shortening
1	cup	brown sugar
2	large	eggs
8	tablespoons	water
2	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	baking powder
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	salt
2	cups	oats, quick cooking
1/2	cup	nutmeats	chopped

Cover figs with hot water, allow to stand 10 minutes.

Pour off water and reserve for liquid.

Snip stems off figs, then chop coarsely. Sift flour, measure.

Then add baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Sift together.

Add oats, chopped figs and nut meats.

Cream shortening; add sugar, cream together thoroughly.

Add well-beaten egg, then add sifted dry ingredients alternately with water to form dough.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 F. for 10 minutes.

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This salad almost tastes like a BLT! Great stuff!

Reviewed by Suedeangel