Cucidati (Italian Fig Cookies)

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tablespoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup dried figs
• 1 cup dried dates, pitted
• ¾ cup raisins
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped or ground in food processor
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup orange marmalade
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons milk (approximately)
• Colored sprinkles (optional)