Homemade Fig Newtons with Compliant flours

Step 1

In a bowl combine butter or ghee, date syrup eggs and vanilla

Step 2

In a separate bowl mix flours and the soda

Step 3

blend the butter or ghee, date syrup, eggs and vanilla and add to the flour mixture

Step 4

Mix and wet the flour gently by folding . When all moistened. knead a little.

Step 5

roll out onto a large cutting board or any surface

Step 6

With a rolling pin, roll dough out to approximately a 14X12 inch square

Step 7

Cut dough with a knife into 4 strips about 3 1/4 inches wide and about 12 inches long

Step 8

Spoon jam in a mound down the center of each strip.

Step 9

Using a spatula, turn the side of each strip to enclose the filling. Try to spread edges together.

Step 10

With a knife cut each strip into approximately 9 or 10 pieces.

Step 11

Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Cookies may brown

Step 12

Store in an airtight container. I prefer glass. In a cool dry place.