Fig Bars

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Fig Bars

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations by Nava Atlas, page 93

Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Cookies And Bars Fruits

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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***DOUGH***

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine -- softened (1 stick)

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 egg -- beaten

***FILLING***

12 ounces black figs -- (mission)

1/3 cup walnuts

1/2 cup apple juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon allspice

 

Makes about 2 dozen

 

Moist and chewy, these cookies hark back to those fig cookies you enjoyed

as a child.

 

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, cream

the margarine and sugar. Beat in the egg until the mixture is

smooth. Combine the 2 mixtures and work together with hands. Sprinkle in

enough water (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup) so that the mixture holds together as a

soft dough. Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

 

In the meantime, combine the ingredients for the filling in the container

of a food processor. Process until finely ground.

 

Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Divide the

dough into 2 equal parts. On a well- floured board, roll each out into a

rectangular shape to fit a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Oil and flour the

bottom of the pan, then fit one of the dough rectangles into the bottom and

trim the sides. With the help of a cake spatula, spread the filling evenly

over it. Cover with the remaining dough rectangle and trim.

 

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. Let cool

and cut into 24 2-inch-square pieces. You may, if you'd like, cut smaller

pieces. To transport, pack in a tightly lidded flat plastic container.

 

Per bar: Calories: 116, Carbohydrate: 20 g, Total fat: 3 g, Protein: 2 g,

Cholesterol: 9 g, Sodium: 82 mg

 

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