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Deliciously Easy Homemade Fig Bars You’ll Love to Make

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Soften dried figs in warm water for 10–15 minutes, then drain.
  3. In a food processor, blend figs with a splash of water or orange juice until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  6. Combine dry and wet ingredients to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion and press into prepared dish.
  8. Spread fig filling evenly on top.
  9. Roll out remaining dough and gently press over the filling.
  10. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are golden.
  11. 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.