Fig Bars II

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale yellow in color. This incorporates air and creates a lighter texture. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. Sifting ensures a uniform distribution of the dry ingredients. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can lead to a tough bar. Stir in the vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold in the chopped figs and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Once cooled, cut the bars into squares and roll each square in confectioners' sugar until fully coated. (10 minutes)