Method

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Using kitchen scissors or a small paring knife, cut stems off figs.  Discard stems and and cut figs into pea-size pieces.

Combine with shortening and sugar, and cream together with eggs and salt.

Sift flour, measure and sift again with baking powder, soda and mace.

Combine all ingredients. Drop from teaspoon onto buttered baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350° F. oven for about 12 minutes, or until browned.

Yield: 75 cookies

Contributor: pat ciesla

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