Fig Newton & Daisies

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

Cook until thickened and let cool.

These are a million times better than any fig newton you've ever had before.
I suggest you make up your own mind about that, however - you won't be disappointed!