Homemade Fig Newtons
1/2 C. Butter
1 C. Sugar } cream
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 C. flour
1/4 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
Chill dough 1 hour
Roll out 1/2 of dough in a 1/8 inch thick long rectangle
cut in 4inch wide strips
spread filling on each strip covering only 1/2 of strip
fold dough 1/4" of dough over filling on each side and pinch closed.
cut bars square, bake on lightly greased cookie sheet for 8-10 min @ 400
Filling
1/2 C. raisins
1/2 C. dates
1/2 C. figs
1/2 C. water
2 tbs lemon juice
I used to love Fig Newtons, but I haven't had any in years. These look amazing, though. :)
ReplyDelete~Kristin
I love fig newtons but these look totally AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteWill definitely have to try these! They look incredible!!
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