Cuccidati (Sicilian Fig Cookies) Part 1 Filling recipe: 8 Oz. Dry figs, hard tips discarded 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup honey 1/4 cup brandy 1 1/2 tsp orange zest 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg 3/4 cup roasted walnuts, chopped 3/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped **refrigerate overnight** Pastry Dough: 4 cups AP flour 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla ext 1 tsp orange zest **

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