Fig Newton Bars
DOUGH:
1 c. Butter
3 eggs
1 tbsp. Lemon juice
2 c. Brown sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
4 c. Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Soda
1 tsp. Baking powder
Mix butter, eggs, lemon juice, brown sugar, and vanilla well. Add flour, salt, soda, and baking powder. Mix well and chill.
FIG FILLING:
1-1/2 c. Ground figs (1 lb. Whole figs) or dates and/or raisins
1 c. Water
3/4 c. Sugar
3 tbsp. Flour
1/4 c. Nuts
2 tbsp. Orange juice
Boil figs and water 5 minutes. Blend in sugar, flour, nuts, orange juice. Cook until thick. Cool. Roll half to 18 x 12 x 1/8 inch rectangle. Cut into 4 strips 3 inches wide. Put cooled filling down center of strip. Fold each side over. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.