Roughly chop the nuts and add to a medium mixing bowl along with the rolled oats, and a cup of chopped dried fig. Stir together and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until even distributed. Set aside.
When in season (early and then late summer), fresh figs can be used in this recipe in place of the dried. Eliminate the water from the ingredient list, as well as creating a paste from the directions. Instead, scoop the meat out of the halved fresh figs and chop the flesh. Add to the cookie dough once it is mixed.
In a saucepan, combine figs and water and place over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is a thick paste. Set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream shortening, butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and well blended.
Unlike fresh figs, dried figs are pretty easy to get your hands on. They’re also jam-packed with all the same natural sugars, vitamins, and minerals. And just like recipes with dried apricots, dates, raisins, and prunes, these dried fig recipes are sweet, easy to make, and full of incredible texture. 1. Oatmeal Fig Bars