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Homemade Vegan Fig Newtons
I found myself with an abundance of dried figs so I FIGured that I would have a go at the homemade version of the famous cookies. These are sure to amaze your friends and family because they not only taste even better than the store-bought brand, but they are also…
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Ingredients You Need for Homemade Vegan Fig Newtons
How to Prepare Homemade Vegan Fig Newtons
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl, then add in the dry ingredients and mix until you get a doughy consistency. Form the dough into a ball and then wrap or place into a bowl with a lid and put in the fridge for about an hour.
- While waiting for the dough to set, prepare the filling. Place the figs and maple syrup into a food processor or high-speed blender and turn on. Pause to scrape the sides and add water if needed to mix things more thoroughly, until you have a smooth filling.
- Once firm, roll the dough onto a floured surface as flat and rectangle-shaped as possible (but not so flat that the dough becomes crumbly). Cut the edges of the dough straight across to form a rectangle.
- Spread the fig mixture onto half of the dough, and then fold the other half over (like you are sandwiching the filling between the two halves). Using a pizza cutter (or knife) cut the dough into fig newton-sized rectangles.
- Place on a lined or lightly greased baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes. The cookies should be slightly browned and the cookie part will be firm. Allow to cool before serving or place in an air-tight container (once cooled) to save for later.
