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Homemade Fig Bars

4.38 from 29 votes
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup roughly chopped dried figs, stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the figs in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the figs from the water with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid. Puree until smooth and spreadable.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
  • Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  • Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper into two 12 x 4 inch rectangles.
  • Spread the fig mixture on one half of each rectangle - spreading up the 12-inch side and leaving a 1/4-1/2 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 a silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g
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