Cucidati My Familys Classic Italian Fig Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks/227g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
• 1 pound (454g) dried figs, stems removed and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup (50g) raisins
• 1/4 cup (25g) dried currants
• 1/2 cup (50g) walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup (25g) almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup (25g) candied orange peel, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (25g) candied citron, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
• 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons rum or brandy (optional)
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
• Sprinkles or nonpareils for decorating