Italian Fig Bars
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Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 package of dates(11 ounces)
- 1/2 box raisins
- 1 string of dried figs(or 2 7 ounce packages figs)
- 1 small can of frozen orange juice concentrate(do not dilute)
- 1tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2tablespoon ground cloves
- 1/2cup honey
- 1cup strawberry preserves
- 1 shot whiskey
- 1 1/2cup chopped walnuts
For the Dough:
- 2 eggs
- 1cup sugar
- 8ounces Crisco shortening
- 6cups flour
- 1/2teaspoon salt
- 1/4cup baking powder
- 1cup of milk
- 1tablespoon vanilla
For the Icing:
- 2cups powdered sugar
- 2tablespoons milk or cream(slightly more if needed)
- 1teaspoon vanilla
- Icing:
- 2cups powdered sugar
- 2tablespoons milk or creamslightly more if needed
- 1teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For the Filling:
- Soak raisins and figs in warm water. Drain, Add raisins, figs and dates in food old fashion grinder or food processor. Add the remainder of ingredients and mix together. Set aside.
For the Dough:
- Mix together and drizzle over fig cookie bars.
For the Icing:
- Mix eggs, shortening and sugar in mixer. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately to the first mixture along with milk and vanilla. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours (It rolls out easier) Roll out dough as thick as piecrust. Cut into 3-inch wide strips. Put filling in center and fold over dough. Cut into 1 1/2 inch bars. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Recipe makes about 80 bars. Recipe can be cut in half.