Fig-Walnut Gingerbread Bars
Fig-Walnut Gingerbread Bars might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 308 calories, 2g of protein, and 12g of fat. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours. Head to the store and pick up brown sugar, calimyrna figs, betty gingerbread cookie mix, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Reserve 2/3 cup dough. Press remaining dough in bottom of pan.
In small bowl, mix preserves, chopped figs and brown sugar.
Spread over partially baked cookie crust. Stir walnuts into reserved dough; crumble over filling.
Bake 30 to 32 minutes or until golden. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Use foil to lift out of pan.
Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Sprinkle bars with powdered sugar.