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These Gluten-Free Fig Newtons are actually better than the full-gluten source material. Great texture, and great flavour - inside AND out. <\/p>\n

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Note: This recipe was first posted on my original blog, Celebration Generation, on November 4, 2014. It was transferred over to this blog - existing comments and all - on 3\/8\/2021<\/i><\/p>\n

This past week, I was in Chicago for a convention. It went very well - TONS of fun, loads of laughs, great time spent with friends, as always. This is a yearly event that I cater a dessert (and, more recently, some savoury apps as well!) for. <\/p>\n

It's always very well received, but this year I did something different - I made the entire menu gluten-free. Given that only a small number of attendees are GF, I was really nervous. GF food has such a bad rep, would they even TRY it? <\/p>\n

Well, given the reviews that I've been getting for Beyond Flour: A Fresh Approach to Gluten-Free Cooking & Baking<\/a>, I probably shouldn't have been worried. <\/p>\n

The whole spread went over SUPER well, with many people declaring that they would have had no idea it was GF. Three people even told me that they adored my mushroom turnovers... even though they hate mushrooms! What a compliment!<\/p>\n

Now, time to get back to work! <\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Fig Newtons<\/h2>\n

So, let me share one of the most popular recipes from Beyond Flour - Fig Newtons! <\/p>\n

This recipe takes a little bit of doing - the filling needs to be made and cooled, the dough needs to be chilled - but the result is well worth the time and effort. <\/p>\n

This produces a fragrant, delicious cookie that is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings. <\/p>\n

They are - IMHO - even better than the original, full-gluten store-bought original!<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to Assemble Gluten-Free Fig Newtons<\/h2>\n

1. Divide dough into 4 equal balls. Generously sprinkle clean work surface with corn starch. Roll one dough ball into a long, thin, and narrow strip \u2013 about 4\u2033 x 12\u2033. Trim to square up \/ tidy the edges.<\/p>\n

2. Stir cooled fig mixture to incorporate any condensation that has developed. Transfer about one quarter of the filling to a pastry bag, or heavyweight plastic bag with a corner cut off \u2013 either way, you\u2019ll want about \u00bd\u2033 diameter opening.<\/p>\n

3. Pipe a long, fat line of filling up the center of the rolled dough, using up all of the filling in the bag. Use a clean spoon to gently spread the filling to a width of slightly more than 1\u2033.<\/p><\/div>\n

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4. Gently fold one long side of dough over the filling. Fold the other long side over that, forming a long tube of filled cookie. <\/p>\n

5. Gently flip over, slice into cookies (About 1.5\u2033 long pieces), and gently transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.<\/p><\/div>\n

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6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are just starting to turn golden brown. Do not over bake!<\/p>\n

7. Remove cookies from baking sheet, immediately cover with plastic wrap or \u2013 as we do \u2013 a long cake pan. Allow to steam\/cool like this for at least 30 minutes. <\/p>\n

While these CAN be eaten right away, it\u2019s best to let them sit overnight to let the moisture levels of the filling \/ cookie balance out a bit.<\/p><\/div>\n

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More Gluten-Free Cookies!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more fantastic gluten-free cookies that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Candy Cane Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Cowboy Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Do-Si-Dos<\/a>
\nGluten Free Fruitcake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Graham Crackers<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Imperial Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Jacques Torres Style Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Oatmeal Butterscotch Cardamom Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Red Velvet Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Sandwich Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Shortbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Snickerdoodles<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Sugar Cookies for Decorating<\/a>
\nGluten Free Unicorn Poop Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

... and there\u2019s even more - be sure to check out our Gluten-Free Cookies and Bars<\/a> recipe section!\n<\/div>\n

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Share the Love!<\/h2>\n

Before you chow down, be sure to take some pics of your handiwork! If you post it to Bluesky, be sure to tag us - @CelebrationGen<\/a>. We're also on Pinterest<\/a>, so you can save all your favourite recipes to a board!<\/p>\n

Also, be sure to subscribe to my free email newsletter, so you never miss out on any of my nonsense.<\/p>\n

Well, the published nonsense, anyway!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Fig Newtons<\/h2>\n
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These Gluten-Free Fig Newtons are actually better than the full-gluten source material. Great texture, and great flavour - inside AND out.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Resting \/ Chilling Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 50 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American, Gluten-free<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>, Gluten Free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>36<\/span> Cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>81<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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