Fig Leaf Cookie

This is a nice, simple and delicious way to use the leaves from a fig tree to get a sweet treat whilst waiting for the figs to ripen! The fig leaves will need to be dehydrated or dried and then ground into a powder.

Ingredients:

  • 225g plain flour 
  • 150g softened salted butter 
  • 80g light brown sugar 
  • 80g Granulated sugar 
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp bicarb soda
  • 200g white choc chips
  • 1 tablespoon of Fig leaf powder

To see our Fig identification guide click here.

Method:

  • In a Large bowl mix all of the ingredients together
  • make up small dough balls in your hand – about the size of a golf ball and place on non-stick paper – about 5cm apart from each other
  • Bake in the oven on fan 6 for 10 minutes

    Enjoy with a nice cup of tea in the sun!


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