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Gluten Free Fig Newton Bars

These gluten free fig newton bars are a nostalgic homemade treat with a soft, golden crust and sweet fig filling. Perfect for snacking and sure to impress.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bars
Calories 138 kcal
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Equipment

  • food processor
  • pastry cutter

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 2 cups Dried Figs, stems removed
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

For the Dough

  • 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • For the filling, combine the dried figs, water, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the figs are very soft and most of the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until a thick, smooth paste forms. Set aside to cool.
  • For the dough, whisk together the gluten free 1-to-1 baking flour, almond flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the cold butter and work it in with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough in half. Roll one half between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. Spread half the fig filling down the center in a long strip. Fold the dough edges up and over the filling, overlapping slightly, and press gently to seal. Flip seam-side down onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.
  • Slice each log crosswise into 1-inch bars using a sharp tool. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 4g
Keyword cookies, fig bars, fig newton, gluten-free
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