Fig Bars Recipe
π Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
π₯ Yield: 48 bars
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | Unsalted butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1/2 tsp | Pure vanilla extract |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 2 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | Lemon (for zest) |
| 2 | Cinnamon sticks |
| 1/2 cup | Dried black figs |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1/4 cup | Cognac |
Instructions
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Make the Cookie Dough:
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. π Perfect for dessert, tea time, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Enjoy the goodness of figs in every bite! πͺβ¨
