Fig Newtons (Homemade)

Description: Make and share this Fig Newtons (Homemade) recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried figs or 2 lbs fresh figs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water (1 c. for dried figs, 1/2 c. for fresh)
• 1/2 cup butter, room temp
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon cream or 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 3/4 cups flour

Steps:

1. Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour.
2. Add sugar & cook on medium heat until of thin jam consistency.
3. Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk & vanilla until well blended.
4. Add dry ingredients.
5. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times.
7. Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass baking dish; cover with figs.
8. Roll remaining dough, cover figs. Cook at 350° for 30 minutes.
9. Let cool and cut into squares. Depending on the size you cut you can get a couple dozen cookies.