Fig Roll Cookies

Fig roll cookies are a sweet, chewy pastry made by wrapping a dense fig paste filling in a soft, cake-like cookie dough. They are a popular snack in many regions, particularly in the UK, Ireland, and parts of the Commonwealth, often enjoyed with tea. The primary ingredients include dried figs, flour, sugar, and butter or oil.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are high in carbohydrates and dietary fiber due to the fig filling, with a moderate amount of fat from the dough. A typical serving provides a good source of minerals like potassium and iron, with a calorie count ranging from 100 to 150 kcal per cookie.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	50 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg
Copper	0.1 mg

Per 2 cookies (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Fig rolls are a classic example of a 'filled' cookie, a technique that dates back centuries and was a practical way to preserve fruit. Nutritionally, the fig paste offers a dense concentration of fiber and minerals, making them a more nutrient-dense option compared to many plain cookies.