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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Healthier than store-bought, without all the preservatives! Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
1 egg, well beaten |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 cup milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup fig, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Cream the shortening and 1 cup sugar; add the egg and beat until light and fluffy.
2. Mix the milk with the vanilla.
3. Sift salt, flour and baking powder together; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
4. Blend well.
5. Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured board (rectangle shape).
6. Put figs in saucepan with remaining sugar and 1 cup boiling water.
7. Boil 5 minutes; cool.
8. Spread the cooked mixture over half the dough; fold over the other half of the dough to cover.
9. Cut into rectangular bars.
10. Bake in 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
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