 Cardamom has a flowery sweetness a little like ginger and is a favorite spice in Scandinavian and Indian recipes. If you don’t have cardamom substitute about half as much ground ginger for this recipe.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Bake time: 10 to 12 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 package (6-ounces) Sun-Maid Calimyrna Figs, stems trimmed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup water
Directions:
COMBINE butter, both sugars, egg and vanilla in a large bowl.
BEAT with electric mixer until smooth.
MIX in flour, baking soda and lemon zest.
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