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Recipes September 18, 2013 Comments: 20

Fig Newtons are sneaky little boogers. They are one of those snacks that claim to be “good for you” but are
also coincidentally placed in the cookie isle. Oh hell no. Those two just don’t mix. So next time you’re
meandering down that isle of all the snickity snacks made from food-like ingredients, but not actual food,
just remember this post. You will thank me. Yes you will.

My mom once again said these Fig Newton knockoffs were one of the best things I’ve ever made. I think
she just has a sugar problem and gets cranky when there are no treats in the house. So then when I make
some, she automatically thinks whatever it is is some kind of gift from God. I could probably put a pile of
dirt covered in chocolate on a plate and she would love it. Okay that’s a lie. Sort of. The addiction is real
people.

Have you guys read this article? I died. Literally died. It’s so true. And so me. My life in a literal nutshell. I
don’t really know what that statement means. But I think this is an appropriate use of it.

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I am a bar lover. Make something into bar form and I automatically love it. And you. SR Bars is a new
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Now let’s get figgy with it, shall we? I’m embarrassed for myself for saying that.
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PREP TIME: 15 min COOK TIME: 25 min TOTAL TIME: 40 min YIELD: 25
DIFFICULTY: easy RECIPE TYPE: snack

Ingredients:

For the filling:

1 cup fresh figs (about 10), stems cut off
1/4 cup honey

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1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of sea salt
For the crust:
2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup almond butter
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. To make the crust, combine almond flour and salt in a medium sized bowl.
3. Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, stirring well until a dough is formed.
5. Chill dough in refrigerator for about an hour.
6. While dough is chilling, prepare your filling. In a food processor, combine all filling ingredients until a
thick gel forms (it’s okay to leave som chunks!)
7. Place filling in fridge to chill.
8. After an hour, remove dough from refrigerator and separate into 5 equal parts.
9. Taking each part separately, roll out dough into a rectangle shape (about 5 inches wide and 1/4 inch
thick) between two pieces of parchment paper. Cut off rounded edges as needed to create a
symmetrical rectangle (Just add the extra edges back to the rest of the dough!)
10. Spoon 1/5 of filling evenly onto one side of the dough (lengthwise), leaving a bit of an edge for when
you flip the other side over.
11. Carefully take the non-filling edge and flip over lengthwise.
12. Use your fingers to press dough together where the two edges meet, creating a seam.
13. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and repeat with remaining sections of dough.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
15. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack.
16. Once completely cool, cut into 2 inch pieces.
17. Enjoy!

Published on September 18, 2013by Taylor

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Comments: 20
Allison September 18, 2013 at 10:09 am Reply

AHH I love fig newtons!!! I remember hating them as a kid because they were tje “healthy
cookie” and what kid wants a healthy cookie! Now they are my favorite! I have a hard time
finding fresh figs where I live but will definitely have to try this recipe!

sara @ Fitcupcaker September 18, 2013 at 12:48 pm Reply

I love fig newtons, great recipe. I need to get back into paleo baking, I love it!

Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake September 18, 2013 at 6:10 pm Reply

Holy moly, YES! I’ve been craving fig newtons. This is perfect!

Maria @ Little Miss Cornucopia September 18, 2013 at 8:34 pm Reply

this recipe sounds dynamite! I have to try these – the only ingredient i’m missing atm is the
figs

Danielle @ It's A Harleyyy Life September 19, 2013 at 8:25 am Reply

I loveeeeee fig newtons! I might make this for a snack next week!

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Lisa Stafford September 21, 2013 at 8:02 am Reply

I found some organic dried figs on http://www.vitacost.com and will soak them in water for
12 hours before using in this recipe. Thanks for sharing!!

Shelley October 12, 2013 at 8:27 pm Reply

I reallly want to make these and try one…do you think they would freeze well? I would feel
better about it if I could eat a little and then freeze the rest for later…

Taylor October 15, 2013 at 11:27 am Reply

I’ll be honest, I’m not quite sure! They might all stick together if you freeze them!

Crystal October 24, 2013 at 8:25 am Reply

Where do you get your figs? I live in the mid west and never see them in the grocery stores!

Taylor October 24, 2013 at 6:56 pm Reply

Whole Foods!

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Ash December 17, 2013 at 10:47 am Reply

Just made them and were absolutely delicious!

Julie February 13, 2014 at 3:20 am Reply

Hi how many calories are in these fig newtons don’t wont to get carried away

Lisa Shaw February 16, 2014 at 8:27 pm Reply

I made these tonight……..amazing!!!! I love fig newtons but leave them alone but now I
shall enjoy one of these with a cup of tea!!!

Diana March 13, 2014 at 12:08 am Reply

Just made these, sub dried figs I picked up at costco. So good. Of course mine are more rustic
than square, LOL.

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