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Yummy Homemade Fig Newtons

Homemade Fig Newton Cookie Recipe

Make your own homemade version of Fig Newton Cookies.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Homemade Fig Newtons
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 24 fig cookies
Calories 114 kcal
Creator Merissa

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Fig Filling

  • 7 oz dried black Mission figs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until lighter in color and fluffy. This will take about 3 minutes.
  2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and fluffy again.
  3. Using a sifter, sift in all-purpose flour, wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and mix until it is just combined.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
  5. To make the filling, place the fig, water, orange juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
  6. Place the mixture into a food processor, add in the honey, and pulse or blend until you get a thick paste.
  7. Add the fig paste to a piping bag (or large ziplock bag) and set aside.
  8. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  9. Once the dough is chilled, lightly flour a surface and roll it to 9 x 13 or 10 x 14 inches. Square it off using a knife or pizza cutter.
  10. Cut 3 to 3.5-inch thick strips down the length of the rolled-out dough.
  11. Cut a hole in the piping bag and pipe the filling down the center of the dough.
  12. Fold the ends over and press close, sealing the best you can.
  13. Roll each log slightly (if you need to bond together place them seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet).
  14. Bake for 20 minutes.
  15. Broil for 1 minute to slightly brown the tops.
  16. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
  17. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Fig Newton Cookie Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 114mg5%
Potassium 101mg3%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 141IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.