24 Days Of Cookies

Fig Bars by Betty Crocker

Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 1 hr 50 min
Servings 16

Ingredients

Crust
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour

Filling
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 bag (9oz) dried Mission figs, chopped (1 cup)

Topping
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter (don not use margarine)
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. On low speed, beat in 1 cup flour until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until center is set.

Step 2
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until figs are tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Spread over crust.

Step 3
In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Stir in oats and walnuts. Sprinkle over filling..

Step 4
Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and topping is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

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