Fig Cookie Recipe With Fig Preserves

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups fresh or dried figs, chopped small
• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch
• A small dab of extra fig preserves for garnish