🌟 Heavenly Figlicious Bars: A Sweet Symphony of Figs in Buttery Bliss! 🌟

Fig Bars Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥘 Yield: 48 bars

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough:

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   • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
   • Add 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk, beating until well combined and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
   • Gradually add the all-purpose flour, continuing to beat until just blended.
   • Transfer the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shaping it into a rectangle.
   • Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate until firm, approximately 2 hours.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a shallow, medium saucepan, combine lemon zest, cinnamon sticks, dried figs, cognac, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 cups of water over medium-high heat.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Remove the lemon zest and cinnamon sticks, allowing the mixture to cool.
   • Transfer the fig mixture to a food processor and pulse until smooth, for about 20-30 seconds.

3. Assembly:

   • Divide the chilled cookie dough in half.
   • On a parchment-lined work surface lightly dusted with flour, roll out half of the dough into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.
   • Trim the dough into a 9 by 12-inch rectangle using a pizza wheel or knife.
   • Cut the rectangle lengthwise into 3 strips, each measuring 3 by 12 inches.
   • If the dough becomes too soft, refrigerate it again to firm up.
   • Fill a pastry bag fitted with a #8 or #808 plain tip with the fig filling.
   • Pipe the filling down the center of each dough strip.
   • Brush beaten egg along one of the 12-inch sides of the dough.
   • Fold the dough over the fig filling, gently pressing to seal.
   • Place the filled strips seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Repeat the process with the remaining dough and fig filling.
   • Chill the filled bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.

4. Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
   • Bake the fig bars until they turn light golden, usually about 20 to 25 minutes.
   • Once baked, transfer the bars to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Serve:

   • Once cooled, transfer the bars to a cutting board.
   • Using a serrated knife, slice each log into 1 1/2-inch cookies.

These delightful Fig Bars are a perfect treat for any occasion! The tender cookie exterior wraps around a luscious fig filling, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and buttery flavors. 🌟 Perfect for dessert, tea time, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Enjoy the goodness of figs in every bite! 🍪✨