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Homemade Fig Newtons

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These homemade fig newtons feature a soft, chewy cookie wrapped around a rich, spiced fig filling. They’re naturally sweetened, comforting, and even better the next day—perfect for nostalgic snacking or a cozy dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies

Ingredients

  • For the cookie dough:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs (whisked)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • For the filling:
  • 1 1/2 cups dried mission figs (stems removed)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine both flours, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pulse to mix.
  2. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Pour in vanilla and 3/4 of the whisked eggs. Pulse until dough forms.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine figs, water, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, and spices. Simmer covered for 10–15 minutes, stirring and mashing until soft.
  5. Let the mixture cool, then blend into a thick paste.
  6. Divide chilled dough into 4 pieces. Roll each into a 9×4-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Pipe fig paste in two lines down the center of each rectangle. Leave space on the sides.
  8. Fold dough over filling, pinch to seal, flip seam-side down, and gently flatten with a rolling pin.
  9. Place rolls on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes.
  10. Cool completely, then slice each roll into 5 cookies.

Notes

  • Use dates instead of figs for a different flavor.
  • Chilling the dough makes it easier to shape and improves texture.
  • Omit cloves for a milder filling.
  • These cookies soften over time and are even better the next day.
  • For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend; for vegan, swap butter and eggs with plant-based options.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 50 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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