Description
Delight in the homemade goodness of these chewy and sweet Homemade Fig Newtons, filled with a jam-like fig filling and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried figs
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by rehydrating the dried figs in apple juice for about 30 minutes until soft, then drain and mix with lemon juice.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
- In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut into rectangles. Place a spoonful of the fig filling in the center of each rectangle and fold over, sealing the edges.
- Place the sealed fig bars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade Fig Newtons!
Notes
Make sure to use dried figs that are soft and chewy for the best texture. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar as desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Homemade Fig Newtons, fig recipes, dessert recipes, baking, American desserts