Blackberry Fig Newtons

the perfect nostalgic treat that is dare I say, much better than the original

It’s fig season…and immediately I knew I wanted to make some fig newtons.

Fig newtons weren’t even necessarily my favorite thing growing up, but besides fig jam they really are the only nostalgic thing I remember eating with figs in it.

But think about it….A delicious soft cookie layer with fig jam in between….I mean if I make that at home with my own delicious ingredients I know that I would love it.

I did want to switch it up a little bit though. I felt the tart & juiciness of blackberries would mesh perfectly with the fig. And a little bit of almond extract and cardamom in the cookie layer just ties everything together. & voila….we have a fig newton that I am obsessed with. Like eating 4+ a day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, dessert…..

Yes they are that good, don’t believe me? Try it out for yourself:

Blackberry Fig Newtons

Watch me make them here.

Ingredients

For the Filling