Ingredients for Fig Newton Bars
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- Vanilla Extract
- Fig
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How to Make Fig Newton Bars
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cream together the 1 cup shortening and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to 1/8 inch thickness.
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped figs, 1 cup boiling water, and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the figs are softened and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Remove the fig mixture from the heat and let it cool completely.
- Spread the cooled fig mixture evenly over half of the rolled-out dough.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the fig filling and gently press to seal the edges.
- Cut the dough into rectangular bars.
- Place the bars onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
100g
Fat
12g
Carbs
16g
