Fig Bars II

Spicy and nutty bars with a rich fig flavor. These make a heartwarming snack food.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 eggs
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅞ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chopped dried figs
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, cinnamon and allspice; blend into the egg mixture along with the vanilla. Finally fold in the chopped figs and walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 3

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. When cool, cut into squares and roll the squares in confectioners' sugar.