Nutty Fig Bars Recipe

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Nutty Fig Bars
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
257
Calories
Total time
220
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, if using; set aside.
  2. In mixer on high speed, beat shortening, butter and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Reduce speed to low; add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Increase speed to high; beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended.
  6. Stir in nuts.
  7. Turn dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, flatten into a disc and wrap; chill at least 2 hours.
  8. While dough is chilling, prepare filling.
  9. In large saucepan over medium heat, combine figs, sugar, orange juice, water and salt, if using.
  10. Stirring occasionally, cook until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 10 minutes; cool completely.
  11. Heat oven to 350-degrees.
  12. Remove dough from refrigerator; divide in half.
  13. On floured surface, roll out one half into a 13X9-inch rectangle: set aside.
  14. Press remaining half into bottom of a 13X9-inch baking pan.
  15. Spread fig filling over dough in pan, then place rolled dough over filling, gently pressing to cover.
  16. Bake until dough is browned and cooked through, 35-40 minutes.
  17. Cut into squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 257.26 Kcal (1077 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.82g 15%
Cholesterol 26.86mg 9%
Sodium 111.86mg 5%
Potassium 235.96mg 5%
Total Carbs 40.41g 13%
Sugars 23.13g 93%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Protein 3.85g 8%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 61.3mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.8 Kcal (1398 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.74g 15%
Cholesterol 34.86mg 9%
Sodium 145.14mg 5%
Potassium 306.16mg 5%
Total Carbs 52.43g 13%
Sugars 30g 93%
Dietary Fiber 3.37g 10%
Protein 5g 8%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 11%
Calcium 79.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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