Homemade Figolu – fig biscuits

Recipe by JustInCooking

Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread biscuits filled with a creamy paste of dried figs and fig jam. A 100% homemade treat, perfect for a snack or to accompany tea.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 35m
Prep
18m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 7m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.80
Per serving:$0.73

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve a coarse sandy texture by working the butter into the flour.
  • Observe the 30‑minute refrigeration rest.
  • Wrap the dough tightly around the filling log to prevent leaks during baking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the knife carefully to avoid cuts.
  • The oven is very hot; use kitchen gloves.
  • Raw egg may contain salmonella; ensure it is fully cooked in the dough.

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