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Homemade Fig Bars
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Place the dried figs in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 10 minutes.
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Remove the figs from the water with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid. Puree until smooth and spreadable.
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In the bowl of a standing mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
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Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
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Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper and shape into a 12 x 5 inch rectangle.
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Spread the fig mixture on one side of the rectangle, spreading it evenly along the 12-inch side leaving a 1/4-1/2 inch border along the edges.
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Fold the dough over on top of itself and gently press the dough together at the edges.
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Cut each log into 10 cookies and transfer to a silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Rehydrate Figs for Smoother Filling 💧Soak dried figs in hot water for 10-15 minutes before processing to create a naturally sweeter, jammy filling that spreads evenly without lumps.
- Chill Dough for Clean Layers 🧊Refrigerate the whole wheat dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticking and ensure sharp, defined edges between the crust and filling.
- Brown Your Butter for Depth 🧈Toast unsalted butter until golden and nutty before mixing into the dough to add rich, complex flavor that elevates the entire bar.
- Use Parchment for Easy Release ✂️Line your baking pan with parchment paper extending beyond the edges to create handles for lifting out the entire batch at once for perfectly uniform, easy-to-cut bars.
- Cool Completely Before Cutting 🎯Allow bars to cool for at least 2 hours at room temperature before cutting to prevent the filling from oozing and ensure clean, professional-looking portions.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
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