Fig Bars

1 . Stage

Soak figs in water for 1 hour. In a small saucepan, combine fig mixture with sugar and cook over medium heat until thick and stewy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

3 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

4 . Stage

Divide dough into two pieces and knead each piece about 5 or 6 times. On a well-floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Line the prepared pan with one piece of dough. Spread fig mixture over it, then cover with other piece of dough.

5 . Stage

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool and cut into 20 squares.