Ignazio Vivirito's Cuccidati (Sicilian fig cookies) Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 680 grams (3 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling and dusting
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, such as Crisco
• 340 grams (1 1/2 cups plus 2 1/2 tablespoons) sugar
• 3 medium eggs, divided
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3/4 tablespoon milk powder
• 3/4 cup ice water
• Yellow food coloring
• 1 pound dried figs, soaked in water overnight and drained
• 1/2 cup tutti frutti or candied fruit, soaked overnight and drained
• 1/2 cup raisins, soaked overnight and drained
• 3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
• 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 5 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• Colored sprinkles or nonpareils, for decorating