Homemade Fig Newtons

Filling:
1 1/4 cup dried figs
1 cup water
1 cup orange puree (blended peeled orange) OR orange juice

Dough:
1 1/4 cup almond flour
1 cup oat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup date paste
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp nut or seed butter ( I used cashew)
pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions:

Combine filling ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until mixture is thick.

Allow to cool completely. Process until smooth.

Prepare dough by combining dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine date paste, vanilla, and nut butter. Mix well until combined. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.

Place dough on a parchment paper and roll into a rectangle approx. 10 x 15 inches. It should be approx. 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick. Cut this rectangle down the middle to create 2 rectangles approx. 5 x 15 inches. Add filling down the center of the rectangle. Using parchment paper, gently lift and bring each side of the dough together. Using the parchment paper, gently turn your roll over so the seam is under the roll. Using a sharp knife cut your roll into even sized cookies. Mine were about 2 inches. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool.

Store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge. They are even better the next day!

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