Recipe: Fabulous Fig Bars

Fabulous Fig Bars Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 75 minutes Number of Servings: 24 Ingredients 16 ounces stemmed, chopped dried figs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange) 2 Tablespoons hot water 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray or oil a 9×13-inch baking pan. Combine figs, walnuts, sugar, orange juice and hot water in a mixing bowl and set aside. Mix together margarine and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and mix until smooth. Mix flour and baking soda. Stir into egg mixture. Blend in oats to make soft dough. Reserve 1 cup of dough