Let Me Show You How To Make The Classic Fig Bar In Your Own Home

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is more cost-effective.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is a healthier fat option, while sunflower seed butter is often cheaper.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while peanuts are typically less expensive.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: hemp seeds

Flaxseeds are high in fiber and omega-3s, while hemp seeds can be a cost-effective option.

Add dried figs to a container and cover them with boiling water. Let them sit for about 10 minutes until softened.

In a food processor or blender, add the softened figs and a tiny bit of water. Start on chop, then switch to pulse until a good consistency is reached.

Add a little bit of honey to the fig mixture for sweetness and creaminess, then blend until it looks like a creamy fig paste. Set aside to cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and brown sugar.

Add in the egg and vanilla, mixing until just combined to avoid tough cookies.

Add in the mixed flour mixture with spices and mix until just incorporated.

Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a log on a piece of parchment paper, then cover with another piece of parchment paper and roll out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread the fig paste over half of the rectangle, then fold the other half over the fig paste. Press out any cracks that form.

Cut the folded dough into desired sizes, about 1 inch to 1.5 inches wide, and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake the cookies, being careful not to overbake them to avoid dryness.

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