Fig Newtons (Homemade)

• 1 lb dried figs or 2 lbs fresh figs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water (1 c. for dried figs, 1/2 c. for fresh)
• 1/2 cup butter, room temp
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon cream or 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 3/4 cups flour

1. Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour.
2. Add sugar & cook on medium heat until of thin jam consistency.
3. Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk & vanilla until well blended.
4. Add dry ingredients.
5. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times.
7. Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass baking dish; cover with figs.
8. Roll remaining dough, cover figs. Cook at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes.
9. Let cool and cut into squares. Depending on the size you cut you can get a couple dozen cookies.

fresh figs, sugar, water, butter, sugar, egg, cream, vanilla, salt, baking powder, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fig-newtons-homemade-134577 (may not work)