Buttery Fig Bars

Buttery Fig Bars

from sweetandsavorymeals.com
40 min
16 servings

Fig Bars are a delicious treat with a buttery crust, a sweet filling made with dried figs, brown sugar, and crunchy walnut and oats topping.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened - use margarine or I can't believe its butter! for vegan bars)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 18 oz dried Mission figs (chopped - 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (finely chopped - optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and set it aside.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and the vanilla extract on medium speed until combined.

  4. 4

    While you are baking the crust, add the filling ingredients to a medium saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The dried figs should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed.

  5. 5

    In small a bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and butter, using a pastry blender or fork, until a crumbly mixture forms. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the filling.