Best Cinnamon Fig Bars With Orange Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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CINNAMON SUGAR FIG TARTS



Cinnamon Sugar Fig Tarts image

This rich tart recipe features fig preserves, dates and nuts in a buttery cinnamon spiced crust - perfect for a hearty dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jar (10.5 or 11 oz) fig preserves
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; beat until blended. Shape dough into a ball. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9 (3-inch) tart pans with cooking spray. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using 4-inch round cutter, cut dough into 9 rounds. Press rounds in bottoms and up sides of tart pans.
  • In medium bowl, stir together preserves, dates, nuts, brown sugar and allspice. Spoon filling into dough-lined pans.
  • Place pans on large cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on cooling rack. Gently remove from pans. Sprinkle tarts with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 86 g, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

FIG BARS



Fig Bars image

Looking for a delicious dessert? Enjoy these fig bars topped with nuts and oats.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 bag (9 oz) dried Mission figs, chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter (do not use margarine)
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. On low speed, beat in 1 cup flour until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until center is set.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until figs are tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Spread over crust.
  • In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Stir in oats and walnuts. Sprinkle over filling.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and topping is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

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