Fig Bars I

Fig bars, also known as fig cookies, have been popular in the United States since the early 1900s. They are often enjoyed as a sweet treat or snack.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Fig Bars I

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Dried figs
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 2 tablespoon Water
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Put the dried figs in a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
8. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
9. Spread the cooled fig mixture over the dough.
10. Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the fig layer.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish.
13. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.