Comments on: Whole Wheat Fig Newtons

By: Bethany Hannafon PhD

Bethany Hannafon PhD — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:00:17 +0000

These are fantastic! These taste a lot like Barbara’s Bakery fig bars, maybe even better. My 9 month old ate 2 for breakfast! I rolled the dough out on parchment paper and it went really smoothly. I didn’t have apple juice so I substituted prune juice and it tasted great. I also dabbed the surface of the rolled dough with water and sprinkled wheat germ on top for some extra fiber and texture just before baking.

By: bludog

bludog — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:35:15 +0000

Can you provide rough dimensions for the rectangle? For instance, is it like 6″ by 14″, 4″ by 20″? That will help me figure out how thin to roll it.

By: arohrer24

arohrer24 — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:11:03 +0000

I’m super excited to make these for my hubby! Thanks for sharing!

By: ashleyscookingadventures

ashleyscookingadventures — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:26:15 +0000

I love fig newtons, always have and always will. I am excited to try these because they don’t have hardly any sugar! Thanks for sharing.

By: Ashby

Ashby — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:40:42 +0000

Made these this morning for my one year old – let’s just say he’ll be lucky if he even gets to taste one! These are great – they are heartier than a fig newton, with a more cookie-like texture, and the fig filling is delicious. I found the dough a little tricky to work with, but if you make sure to let it sit just a couple minutes at room temp before rolling it out, it’s easier. Thanks for a great recipe!

By: jerseyjules

jerseyjules — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:17:06 +0000

We skip the cookie part and just make the filling. It keeps beautifully in the fridge (covered). We call it “Fig Paste” and the kiddos LOVE it! We use it as a spread on warm Engish muffins or toast or anything really . The 5 year-old’s favorite dish in the world is homemade waffles with Fig Paste on top. Over the holidays we put some out with the cheese and cracker platter and it was a HUGE hit. So, so easy! Give it try, you will not be disappointed. Happy New Year everyone!

By: zoedawn

zoedawn — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:54:47 +0000

Ooo, intriguing! Thanks for posting this.

By: AlsalsaD

AlsalsaD — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:36:51 +0000

These are my Dad’s alltime FAVORITE cookie! So excited to make them! They are a family tradition.

By: faronswifey

faronswifey — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:15:44 +0000

My son loves fig newtons, I can’t wait to try these! I would like to try different flavors also.