Fig Newtons (Homemade)

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried fig 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 milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 3/4 cups flour

Directions

1. 1

   Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour.

2. 2

   Add sugar & cook on medium heat until of thin jam consistency.

3. 3

   Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk & vanilla until well blended.

4. 4

   Add dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times.

7. 7

   Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass baking dish; cover with figs.

8. 8

   Roll remaining dough, cover figs. Cook at 350° for 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Let cool and cut into squares. Depending on the size you cut you can get a couple dozen cookies.