Fig Honey Cookies

Yields:	1 batch
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	Preparation	15 minutes
	Cooking	15 minutes
	Ready In	30 minutes

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Ingredients

1	cup	figs	dried
1/2	cup	vegetable shortening
2	large	eggs	well beaten
3	teaspoons	baking powder
3	tablespoons	orange zest
1/2	cup	coconut
1/2	teaspoon	salt
3/4	cup	sugar
1/2	cup	honey
2 3/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	tablespoons	milk
1	teaspoon	lemon extract

Directions

Wash figs, cover with cold water.

Simmer 10 minutes.

Drain.

Cut in pieces.

Cream sugar and shortening.

Add honey, eggs, and milk.

Mix thoroughly.

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, and salt.

Add to sugar and shortening mixture.

Add fruit, coconut, and flavoring.

Add orange rind.

Mix thoroughly.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-oiled baking sheet.

Bake in hot oven (435 F) 12-15 minutes.

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Swedish Nut Cake

I think this cake is better without the nuts in the icing. The icing melts into the cake, and it's SO gooey & delicous! I recommed this cake to anyone...it's SOOOO unbeleivable easy & fairly quick!!!