Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)

Name: Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more dusting/rolling; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into large cubes; 1 cup white granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; ½ cup whole milk, room temperature; 1 cup dried figs, stems removed; ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted; ½ cup raisins; ¾ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped; ¾ cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped; ¾ cup honey, slightly warmed; ¼ cup Grand Marnier (orange liqueur), or brandy; 1½ tsp orange zest; 1½ tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground cloves; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 1¾ cups powdered (confectioner's) sugar, sifted; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 4-5 tbsp milk, plus more if needed; nonpareils, or other small multicolored sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:15min

Cuccidati (Italian Fig Cookies) are more than just cookies; they're a cherished Sicilian tradition passed down from generation to generation. Popular around Christmas, cuccidati are pastry-like cookies, filled with a flavorful mixture of figs, dates, raisins, citrus, and nuts, then finished with a sweet glaze and a pop of colorful sprinkles.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:36:18 GMT