What is a cake or cookie that your Mom or Grandmother made in your home
when you were growing up?

Fig bars were a regular cookie my Mom would make. That might not sound good,
but give them a try and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how yummy they
are!

Ingredients  

To make the crust:

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla (extract, not flavoring)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

To make the filling:

• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup chopped dried figs

To make the topping:

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons cold butter
• ¼ cup quick-cooking oats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
3. In small bowl, beat ½ cup butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar and the vanilla
   with electric mixer until well blended.
4. On low speed, beat in 1 cup flour until soft dough forms.
5. Press dough in bottom of pan and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until center is
   set.
6. 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.
7. Spread over crust.
8. In small bowl, mix ¼ cup flour, the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter,
   using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly.
9. Stir in oats. Sprinkle over filling.
10. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly and topping is light
    golden brown.
11. Cool completely, about 1 hour. (If I’m in a hurry, I’ll put them in the frig!)
12. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

This was only one of the goodies Mom baked for us, I’ll share more with you next
time!