Italian Fig Cookies Recipe (Fancy Fig Newtons)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FILLING:
• 2/3 cup finely chopped raisins
• 1/2 cup finely chopped dates
• 1/2 cup finely chopped dried figs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• GLAZE:
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice