Description
Indulge in the nostalgic goodness of homemade fig newtons with this easy recipe. Soft, fruit-filled bars wrapped in a buttery, golden crust, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the Fig Filling:
- 1 cup dried figs (stems removed)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Fig Filling: In a saucepan, simmer figs, water, lemon juice, and sugar until soft. Process with vanilla until smooth.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients to form dough.
- Assemble and Bake: Roll out dough, fill with fig mixture, fold, and bake until golden.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Substitute with dates or a mix of figs and raisins if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
