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Ingredients
- 12 ounce Dry figs, minced
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 3/4 c. Water
- 1 x Lemon, juiced
- 1/2 c. Shortening
- 1 c. Brown sugar, packed
- 2 x Large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 1/2 c. Flour
- 1/4 tsp Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Directions
- In a saucepan combine figs, sugar, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat till mix is thick and jam like. Cold. In a bowl, combine shortening, brown sugar, Large eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, soda and salt. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface and knead a few times to make a smooth ball. With a floured rolling pin roll dough out to a 14 x 12-inch rectangle. Cut dough with a knife into 4 strips, 3 1/2 inches wide and 12 inches long. Spoon filling in a mound down the center of each strip.
- Using a spatula, turn in sides of each strip to enclose the filling.
- Press edges together and turn strip seam side down. With a sharp knife cut each strip into 10 pcs. Place on greased baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees for 10 - 12 min, or possibly till fig newtons are puffed and hard to the touch. Cold on a rack and store in an airtight container in a cold dry place.
- Makes 40.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 115g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 86 | 28% |
| Total Fat 9.71g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 2.86g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium 133mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 51.92g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 30.92g | 21% |
| Protein 3.98g | 6% |
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