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Oatmeal Fig Cookies
5 from 1 vote

Oatmeal Fig Cookies

Update classic oatmeal cookies with dried figs and chocolate chunks. These oatmeal fig cookies will soon become a holiday family favorite.
Yield: makes 22 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 22
Calories: 205kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon molasses
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 6 oz 72% dark chocolate chunks
  • 6 oz chopped dried mission figs

Instructions

  • Take 1 cup of rolled oats. Pulse in food processor or blender until mixture resembles flour. Place in a large bowl. Whisk in flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and coconut oil until smooth. Add brown sugar, sugar, and molasses. Mix until well incorporated. Scrape down bowl as needed. Add eggs and mix until combined.
  • Add dry flour mixture to mixing bowl. Mix on low speed until there are no longer any dry streaks of flour. Fold in remaining ¾ cup rolled oats, chocolate chunks, and dried figs. Transfer mixture to an airtight container and allow to chill in the fridge at least 2 hours, overnight is best (8-12 hours). Cookie dough will be very soft and wet. It will thicken and stiffen as it chills. 
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Use a size 24 scoop to portion out cookie dough. Place cookie balls at least 2-inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. bake for 12-14 minutes until edges of cookies are set. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5-8 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool to room temperature. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 100mg, Potassium: 168mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 158IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg