Grandpas Figgy Cookies Recipe

Directions:

1. Combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepot and bring up to a simmer.
2. Simmer until the figs absorb all liquid, about 15 minutes.
3. Let cool and purée in a food processor before chilling completely.
4. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
5. Cut in shortening until dough is a coarse mealy texture.
6. Add whole egg and egg yolk and blend in until dough comes together.
7. Shape into a disc, wrap and chill for an hour.
8. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle, just under 1/4-inch thick.
10. Using a knife or pastry cutter, cut strips of dough that are about 5 inches wide.
11. Spoon filling along center of each strip. Don't over-fill!
12. Brush one side of pastry dough with egg wash and fold the other side of pastry over filling, so that egg washed side meets it.
13. Trim edges.
14. Lift filled cookie tube to a greased or lined baking sheet and press down to flatten slightly.
15. Repeat with remaining strips.
16. Brush tops with egg wash.
17. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a light golden brown.
18. Cool cookies on sheets before cuting the bars strips into bites.