Fresh Fig Cookies

1 cup sugar

½ cup softened unsalted butter

1 egg, beaten

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup fresh figs, chopped

½ cup walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter and add beaten egg. In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Blend into sugar mixture at low speed. Use a spatula to fold in figs and nuts. Drop dough by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container in the pantry for up to a week. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.