Italian fig christmas cookies

Cookies filled with a fig mixture

When I think of holiday baking the first cookie that comes to my mind is cucidati, a Sicilian fig cookie filled with a mixture of nuts, dates, figs, raisins, spices and a few different flavorings

Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati), Sicilian Fig Cookies, or Christmas Fig Cookies - all names for these tender & sweet, fruit filled cookie.

These cucidati cookies have a delicious fruit filling wrapped in a buttery cookie, topped with lemon frosting & sprinkles. Delicious!

These delectable little bites are one of the most special Italian Christmas cookies ever. They have a crumbly dough encasing a sweet fig filling as well as beautiful frosting on top. These Italian fig Christmas cookies, also known as Cucidati, are wonderful!

Flavorful, moist, tender cookie filled with dried fruit and hints of citrus. Italian Fig Cookies or Cucidati is a Christmas cookie must every year!

These tried and true Italian fig cookies are perfect little elevated Fig Newtons that bring holiday cheer with their festive sprinkles!

Cucidati, or Italian fig cookies, are a holiday treat! A citrus-y, spiced fig and date filling is covered by an easy pastry dough and topped with glaze.

Ring in the holidays with Italian Fig Cookies (aka "Cuccidati"). Drizzled with a lemon glaze and holiday sprinkles, there's nothing better!