Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) - Miz En Place

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup dried Calimyrna or Mission figs stems removed and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates finely chopped (or substitute raisins if preferred)
• 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
• 1/3 cup diced candied orange peel
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup blanched almonds, chopped fine
• 2 tbsp dark spiced rum or Grand Marnier orange liqueur
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice (add more if needed for desired consistency)
• Sprinkles for decoration, if desired