Fig Bars

Fig Bars

1/2 C. Butter or margarine; softened

1 C. Brown sugar; packed

3 Eggs; large

1 t. Lemon peel, grated

1 t. Vanilla

1 C. Flour; unbleached

1 t. Baking powder

1/2 t. Salt

1 1/2 C. Figs; dried, finely chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, peel and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in figs. Pour into greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.
YIELD: 32 Bars