Description
Homemade Fig Bars that blow store-bought out of the water—softer, chewier, and packed with real flavor. Customize the sweetness, switch up the filling, and bake a new snack-time favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups dried figs (Turkish or mission)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sub half with whole wheat if desired)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Splash of water or orange juice (to loosen filling if needed)
- Optional: ¼ tsp cinnamon, chopped walnuts, honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Soften dried figs in warm water for 10–15 minutes, then drain.
- In a food processor, blend figs with a splash of water or orange juice until smooth. Set aside.
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion and press into prepared dish.
- Spread fig filling evenly on top.
- Roll out remaining dough and gently press over the filling.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Let cool completely before slicing with a serrated knife.
Notes
Don’t skip chilling the dough—it helps with handling and structure. Use a serrated knife for clean cuts and adjust fig thickness for your preferred sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: fig bars, homemade snacks, dried figs, healthy treat, easy baking