Fig Newton Bars

1. 1

   Cream the shortening and 1 cup sugar; add the egg and beat until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Mix the milk with the vanilla.

3. 3

   Sift salt, flour and baking powder together; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.

4. 4

   Blend well.

5. 5

   Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured board (rectangle shape).

6. 6

   Put figs in saucepan with remaining sugar and 1 cup boiling water.

7. 7

   Boil 5 minutes; cool.

8. 8

   Spread the cooked mixture over half the dough; fold over the other half of the dough to cover.

9. 9

   Cut into rectangular bars.

10. 10

    Bake in 400u00b0F for 12 to 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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