FILLING:

2 lbs. golden figs
2 c. dates
1/2 orange rind
1 orange
1 c. golden raisins
6 maraschino cherries
1 c. walnuts
1/2 c. water
Approx. 1 c. honey (to moisten)

Grind the above ingredients twice.

DOUGH:

1 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
10 c. flour
10 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt
6 eggs
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. vanilla

Sift together dry ingredients. Mix in butter until crumbly. Beat together eggs, milk and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients, mix well. Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick into a 12x4 inch rectangle. Add filling along the length of the dough. Fold dough from both sides of the filling and press to seal. Cut individual cookies from bar on a slant about 1/2 inch long.

Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Flavor is best after freezing 1 or 2 weeks or use a strong flavored honey such as buckwheat honey.