Fig Newton Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening and 1 cup sugar; add the egg and beat until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Mix the milk with the vanilla.
3. 3
   Sift salt, flour and baking powder together; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Blend well.
5. 5
   Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured board (rectangle shape).
6. 6
   Put figs in saucepan with remaining sugar and 1 cup boiling water.
7. 7
   Boil 5 minutes; cool.
8. 8
   Spread the cooked mixture over half the dough; fold over the other half of the dough to cover.
9. 9
   Cut into rectangular bars.
10. 10
    Bake in 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes.