Fig Filling

Fig Filling

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups finely chopped dried figs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped nuts
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions:
Prepare Fig Filling. Heat oven to 375º. Beat brown sugar, shortening,
vanilla and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix
with spoon. Stir in flour and salt.
Divide dough into thirds. Pat each third into rectangle, 12 × 4 inches, on
waxed paper. Spoon one third of the filling lengthwise down center of each
rectangle in 1 1/2-inch-wide strip. Fold sides of dough over filling,
using waxed paper to help lift and overlapping edges slightly. Press
lightly to seal. Cut into 1-inch bars. Place seam sides down about 1 inch
apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light
brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
FIG FILLING:
Heat all ingredients over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring
frequently, until thickened.
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Please note, if you should change this recipe it will no longer be an
approved Betty Crocker® Recipe.
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