Fresh Fig Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup chopped fresh figs
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg.

Sift dry ingredients and blend with creamed mixture. Fold in figs and nuts.

Drop by spoonfuls on greased sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.