Homemade Fig Bars Recipe

These homemade fig bars are a delicious twist on the classic cookie! Made with whole wheat pastry flour, sweet dried figs, and a hint of orange zest, they're the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. The buttery, tender crust wraps around a naturally sweet fig filling that's bursting with flavor.

Fig Bar Dough Recipe

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Ingredients for the Dough:

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions for the Dough:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Cream butter and wet ingredients: In another bowl, cream the softened butter, then add egg and orange zest. Mix until combined.
3. Combine wet and dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a silicone spatula until a dough forms.
4. Chill the dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Fig Filling Recipe

Ingredients for the Fig Filling:

• 2 cups dried mission figs, stems removed
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions for the Fig Filling:

1. Prepare figs: Cut stems off dried figs and add to a food processor.
2. Blend filling: Add honey, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon to the food processor. Pulse until you have a smooth paste.

Essential Tools

• Mixing Bowls
• Food Processor
• Rolling Pin
• Pastry Cutter
• Cookie Sheet & Parchment Paper
• Silicone Spatula

Assembling and Baking the Fig Bars

1. Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough into a roughly 10" x 8" rectangle. For less dough around the filling, roll a little thinner.
2. Cut and fill: Cut dough in half using a pastry cutter. Spread fig filling down the center of each rectangle.
3. Fold and cut: Fold each side of the dough over the filling to enclose it. Cut into desired bar lengths.
4. Prepare for baking: Place fig bars on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden.
6. Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!

Tips for Success

• Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the best dough texture
• Don't skip the chilling step - it makes the dough much easier to work with
• If the fig filling is too thick, add a tablespoon of orange juice at a time until it reaches a spreadable consistency
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days

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These homemade fig bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The combination of orange and fig is absolutely divine, and making them from scratch means you know exactly what's in them. Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!