Ingredients

How to make it

  • Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour.
  • Add sugar & cook on medium heat until of thin jam consistency.
  • Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk & vanilla until well blended.
  • Add dry ingredients (salt,baking powder, flour).
  • Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times.
  • Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass dish; cover with figs.
  • Roll remaining dough, cover figs
  • and Cut off any excess dough.
  • Cook at 350' 30 minutes.
  • Let cool and cut into squares.

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    " It was excellent "
    ttaaccoo ate it and said...
    Right up my alley!! thank you for a straightforward recipe. (had a M. Stewart recipe before and too many steps, words, etc.--never made them)

    I too love fig newtons.
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    Love home-made fig newtons! Your recipe is very easy and sounds delish!
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    " It was excellent "
    maywest ate it and said...
    i love fig newtons and the chance to make anything myself always seems better to my guys. will give this a try.
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    " It was excellent "
    joe1155 ate it and said...
    Today is fig day. I am crazy about fig newtons.
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    " It was excellent "
    gapeach55 ate it and said...
    This sounds yummy and easy to do. Fig Newtons are one of my favorite cookies.Thanks for a great post.
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    " It was excellent "
    chefmeow ate it and said...
    I also am a huge fig fan and a fig newton fan. Great post chef and a high t.
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    " It was excellent "
    lacrenshaw ate it and said...
    Bring on the figs, chef! Oh! Do I ever love my figs and this sounds excellent. 5 and thank you!
    Lorraine
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