Homemade Fig Newtons

5 from 4 votes

This homemade version of the classic cookie is easy to make and the perfect sweet snack. It tastes even better than store-bought!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cookies, copycat recipe, figs

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 42

Chill Time 2

Total Time 3 17

Servings cookies

Calories 121kcal

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl, cream the butter and the brown sugar. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla. Continue mixing until you get a smooth texture.
Add the flour mixture and stir until a smooth paste forms. Wrap the dough ball in plastic and chill in the fridge for 2 hours.

During that time, prepare the filling. In a small saucepan, add the figs, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and water.
Bring to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
After 30 minutes, it will look more like a jam. If you want a smooth texture, add the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth.

After the dough has chilled for 2 hours, preheat the oven to 350°F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle 16 inches by 12 inches and about ¼ inch thick. Cut the rectangle into three strips.
In the center of each strip of dough, spread a thin layer of filling.
Fold both sides of the strip of dough over the filling, making a cylinder. Turn the cylinder seam side down, then flatten slightly with your hands.
Bake in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
Cut each strip of dough into 8 squares.