Description
A soft and chewy cookie loaded with figs and oats, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while feeling wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour (Spoon flour into the measuring cup for accurate measurement.)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (Helps the cookies rise.)
- 1 teaspoon salt (Enhances flavor.)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (Optional; adds warmth to the flavor.)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (Ensure butter is softened, not melted.)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (Adds moisture and chewiness.)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (For sweetness.)
- 1 egg (Binds ingredients together.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Use good quality vanilla for better flavor.)
Mixins
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (Provides texture and chew.)
- 1 cup dried figs chopped (Soaked if very dry for tenderness.)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/4 cup orange zest (For an additional flavor boost.)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (Options like walnuts or pecans.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a larger bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until no streaks of flour remain.
Assembly and Baking
- Fold in the oats and drained, chopped figs until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each, and space them out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Slightly flatten the tops of the cookie dough balls.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. To keep them soft, add a small piece of bread to the container. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies or scoop and freeze cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
