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August 8, 2011
Nutty Fig Bars
Cookies For All Occasions
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
25 minutes“Figs, fresh or dried, are often high in price. To make cookie bars that are more affordable as well as wholesome, try using an equal amount of chopped dates or prunes instead of figs.”
Ingredients
Serves 24
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups diced figs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking pan. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in figs and pecans.
2
Beat eggs and brown sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer set at low speed until well blended. Add oil and vanilla; beat well.
3
Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
4
Spread batter into prepared baking pan. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Cut into bars.
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Use kitchen scissors to quickly chop figs. Spray the scissors with cooking spray beforehand to prevent the fruit from sticking.
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Old-Fashioned Raisin Scones
Raisins purchased in canisters stay fresher and softer longer than traditional boxed raisins. Though canisters may cost more, you save in the long run because the raisins are less likely to dry out.
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