HOMEMADE FIG BARS
In this recipe, honey-sweetened figs are tucked inside a tender whole-wheat cookie. Both of my kids agreed they were superior to the store-bought versions they had tried at a friend's house -- they couldn't keep their mitts out of the tin I put them in.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the figs in a small heatproof bowl, cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes. Remove the figs from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a food processor. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid. Puree until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Place the dough between two pieces of parchment, then roll into two 12-by-4-inch rectangles.
- Spread the fig filling on one half of each rectangle, spreading up the 12-inch side and leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch border.
- Fold the dough over on top of itself and gently press the dough together at the edges. Cut each log into 10 cookies and transfer to baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
WHOLE WHEAT FIG BARS
These are delicious and just like the old "Fig Newtons" I remember from when I was a kid. Recipe comes from a very old tattered cookie book that no longer has a cover that belonged to my Mom. They were always a treat around Christmas time.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 56 2x1 inch bars
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, beat together shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy.
- Add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, orange peel and salt, beating until blended.
- Refrigerate dough 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare fig filling and set aside, see below.
- On a floured surface, roll dough into 14 inch square.
- Cut dough into 4 equal strips, each 14 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide.
- Spoon 1/4 of fig filling in a 1 1/2 inch wide mound down center of each strip.
- Using a long spatula, lift sides of each dough strip over filling, overlapping slightly on top.
- Press edges together to seal.
- Cut strips crosswise in half for ease of handling.
- Place, seam side down, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
- Brush off any excess flour.
- Cut each strip into 7 (1 inch) crosswise pieces, but do not separate.
- Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until puffed and firm to the touch.
- Cool 5 to 10 minutes on baking sheets; then cut apart and remove to racks to cool completely.
- Fig Filling.
- In a medium saucepan, combine figs, water, lemon or orange juice and granulated sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.3, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 25.5, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6, Protein 1
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