Description
Delicious cookies filled with creamy goat cheese and fresh figs, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (80g) fine cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 100g goat cheese, cut into small cubes
- 6–8 fresh figs, sliced into wedges
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until the mixture looks pale, light, and fluffy in texture.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the mixture appears smooth and slightly glossy.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the butter mixture, stirring gently. Add milk and mix just until the dough comes together without overworking it.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press the center of each dough ball with your thumb.
- Press a cube of goat cheese into the center of each cookie and top with a fig wedge, gently pressing it into the dough.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme if using before serving.
Notes
- For a unique taste, try adding different herbs to the filling.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg