Old-fashioned Fig Newtons Recipe

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Old-fashioned Fig Newtons
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Directions:

  1. FOR DOUGH:
  2. Combine the dry ingredients in a lg. bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter pieces until the dough is sandy loooking.
  3. Whisk 3 eggs together and add to the dough. Mix to combine. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. FOR FILLING:
  5. Combine all the filling ingredients in a saucepan or skillet and cook over medium heat until all the liquid is absorbed by the figs and the mixture is thick. Stir during cooking.
  6. Let the filling cool slightly, then puree in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
  7. Note* : for an easier version, sub the filling with 2 cups of fig preserves.
  8. When ready to bake, heat the oven to 375F. Make an egg wash by whisking the remaining egg with 2 tsp. of water.
  9. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. On a lightly floured surface roll out each portion of dough into a rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Work with 1 portion of dough at a time. Cut the dough lengthwise into strips, at least 2 1/2 inches wide.
  10. Paint around the edges of each strip with egg wash. Spoon the fig filling down the center of the strip and then fold the dough over to enclose the filling (refer to pictures).
  11. Place the tubes, seam side down, on the greased (or lined with parchment paper) cookie sheet. Press down lightly to flatten. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  12. Brush the newtons with the egg wash and bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  13. Let cool, then cut with a sharp knife into 1-inch pieces.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 139.2 Kcal (583 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.41g 8%
Cholesterol 34.04mg 11%
Sodium 65.5mg 3%
Potassium 128.47mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.86g 7%
Sugars 9.26g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 2.45g 5%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 30.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.7 Kcal (1079 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.02g 8%
Cholesterol 63.01mg 11%
Sodium 121.25mg 3%
Potassium 237.84mg 3%
Total Carbs 38.63g 7%
Sugars 17.15g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 6%
Protein 4.54g 5%
Vitamin C 14mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 56.7mg 3%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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