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HOMEMADE FIG NEWTONS




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




1 (12 OZ) Package dried figs, chopped
1/2 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Water
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup Shortening
1 cup Brown sugar, packed
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2½ cupsFlour
1/4 teaspoon Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt


Recipe



In a saucepan combine figs, sugar, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick and jam like. Cool. In a bowl, combine shortening, brown sugar, 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 pieces. Place on greased baking sheets and bake at 375° for 10 -- 12 minutes, or until Fig Newtons are puffed and firm to the touch.
Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
Makes 40.