Cuccidati - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour -
• 1/3 c. (66 g.) granulated sugar -
• 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest -
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder -
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -
• 1/2 c. (113 g.; 1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes -
• 1 large egg -
• 1 tbsp. whole milk -
• 1 1/4 c. dried figs (about 7 oz.), stemmed and cut into quarters -
• 1/2 c. dried dates (3 oz.; about 6), pitted -
• 1/3 c. honey -
• 2 tbsp. brandy -
• 2 tbsp. finely grated orange zest -
• 2 tsp. fresh orange juice -
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon -
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves -
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg -
• 1 c. toasted walnuts -
• All-purpose flour, for surface -
• 1 c. powdered sugar -
• 2 tbsp. (or more) fresh lemon juice -
• 1/4 c. nonpareils -