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
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.
