Fig Bars

These fig bar squares with a generous sweet and sticky figgy middle layer are sure to be a hit! Great for festive cookie platters or holiday gifts.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups dried figs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Soak figs in water for 1 hour. In a small saucepan, combine fig mixture with sugar and cook over medium heat until thick and stewy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

Step 4

Divide dough into two pieces and knead each piece about 5 or 6 times. On a well-floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Line the prepared pan with one piece of dough. Spread fig mixture over it, then cover with other piece of dough.

Step 5

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool and cut into 20 squares.