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Old-Fashioned Fig Bars Recipe

Old-Fashioned Fig Bars

The Crispy Chef
These homemade Old-Fashioned Fig Bars feature a soft, cakey cookie dough wrapped around a sweet, jammy fig filling. Nostalgic, comforting, and made with simple pantry staples, they’re the perfect treat to bring a taste of tradition into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Homemade
Servings 24 bars
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan for simmering fig filling
  • Food processor or blender to puree figs
  • hand mixer for cookie dough
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment
  • Rolling Pin for shaping dough

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried figs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water or orange juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine dried figs, water or orange juice, and brown sugar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until figs are soft and liquid is absorbed. Blend into a smooth paste and let cool.
  • In a bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Wrap dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough into rectangles, cut into strips, and spread filling down the center. Fold sides over filling to seal into logs.
  • Place logs seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool 10 minutes, then slice into 1-inch bars.

Notes

Use mission figs for a rich, deep flavor, or try Calimyrna for a lighter taste. Add orange juice to the filling for brightness or a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for warmth. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for 2 months. Seal the dough well to prevent filling from leaking.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword classic fig cookies, fig bars, homemade fig newtons, old-fashioned fig bars
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