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Double the Fun: Homemade Fig Newton – Gluten Free and Whole Wheat

October 8, 2014 by Shari Eckstrom 47 Comments

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NATIONAL COOKIE MONTH

October is National Cookie Month and I’m teaming up with a great group of Bloggers to celebrate cookies! Each blogger is unique in the style they bring to the table so this should be fun.

Each week we will present fabulous cookie recipes along with tips, tricks and great ideas to make amazing cookies. The holidays are just around the corner so follow along this month and get ahead of the game. Organize, plan and put a few cookies in the freezer.  Then sit back and relax when everyone else is stressed out and a bit crazy. Wouldn’t that be nice!  

Double the Fun: Homemade Fig Newtons; 2 recipes Gluten Free and Whole Wheat FAMILY FAVORITES: HOMEMADE FIG NEWTONS BAKE-OFF

 I received  free products for writing this post. As always the opinions are entirely my own.

This week I took up the challenge with my fellow Cookie Month 14 bloggers to share our family favorite cookie. Since Bob’s Red Mill generously provided me with some 100% Stone Ground Organic Whole Wheat Flour and Gluten Free 1 to 1 baking flour I thought it would be a great opportunity to do a little bake-off with one of my favorite cookies. Here in my home the homemade Fig Newton is king! I’m not talking about the hard, dry cookies you buy in the store either. It’s homemade baby and I can assure you, there is no comparison!

Double the Fun: Homemade Fig Newtons; 2 recipes Gluten Free and Whole Wheat So I set about gathering up all my ingredients; when making a good cookie only the finest ingredients will do. Quality flour, unsalted butter, sea salt, baking powder, soda, black mission figs and my two secret (okay, not anymore) ingredients… fresh ground black pepper and cardamom.

Just a quick note about Cardamom…I have been buying cardamom forever in their pods and working like crazy to get the seeds out. To say it was tedious and a pain in the you-know-what will not even begin to describe the torture. Then one day while looking at an India Tree spice catalog I saw those little seeds could be purchased outside of their pods. Incredible, I did not know this. Now I get those little babies delivered right to my door, pop open the bottle of India Tree Cardamom and I am good to go! I love the freshness and Cardamom is once again my best friend.

Commercial over, back to the cookies…I have never used a GF baking mix before, so I was excited to try it. Bob’s Red Mill premise is that Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour can be used as a substitute for whole wheat, no need to add or subtract a thing, So that’s what I did and the results were better than I even expected. 

Making a homemade fig newton takes time no matter what kind you make. The results are definitely worth the effort, but I don’t want to mislead you. Start early when making these delicious cookies because the dough has to be chilled; there is no way around it. Also when patting out the dough prior to chilling and rolling the dough after chilling it is sticky. Patience is required. When you’re in the midst of playing with the dough, try to remember how tender and soft these cookies will be. Take it by faith and it will help. Trust me, would I steer you wrong?

Double the Fun: Homemade Fig Newtons; 2 recipes Gluten Free and Whole Wheat Here is what I discovered during this bake-off. 

  1. Both types of cookie dough tasted amazing. I didn’t mind the stickiness so much when I could lick my fingers!
  2. The gluten free dough was easier to work with when patting it out prior to the deep chill.
  3. The whole wheat dough was more pliable than the gluten free dough after the deep chill. The Gluten free tended to crack easier making more work because I had to go slower.
  4. The whole wheat fig newton had a smoother surface after baking than the Gluten free version did.

Double the Fun: Homemade Fig Newtons; 2 recipes Gluten Free and Whole Wheat I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted the Whole Wheat and the Gluten Free side by side. Both cookies were delicious but the Gluten Free version was my definite favorite. I don’t envision we will have a problem eating either of these family favorites though. A big thanks to Bob’s Red Mill and India Tree for helping me out with the exceptional ingredients to make these great cookies!

Click here for the Whole Wheat Fig Newton Recipe. 

Click here for the Gluten Free Fig Newton Recipe.

Be sure to head over to Bob’s Red Mill today for their $1.00 off coupon and stock up while your at it on some very fine products.  Here’s a link if you want to take advantage of a little savings. Coupon Offer

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 Be sure to check out my cookie month partners and their amazing recipes and tips for you this week.

  • #cookiemonth14 Sheila at Life, Love, and Good Food 
  • Tessa at Homestead Lady 
  • Chris at Joybilee Farm 
  • Angi at Schneiderpeeps 
  • Wendy at The Monday Box 
  • Kathie at Homespun Seasonal Living
  • Tessa at Homestead Lady
  • Wendy at The Monday Box 
  • Lauren at Wicked Spatula
  • Jess at The 104 Homestead 
  • Nikki at Nik Snacks 

 

The following companies generously sponsored various cookie month projects. I may not have used all of them in my recipes, but this project is in no small part thanks to them and their incredible contributions: Bob’s Red Mill, The Daily Meal, India Tree, KerryGold, King Arthur Flour, Product of GIR, KaTom, SunButter & Wilton.

Homemade Fig Newtons shared with:

Lambert’s Lately: Create it Thursday *Sweet Haute *Kneaded Creations: Tuesdays with a Twist *Living Well and spending Less: Thrifty Thursday *Recipes for our Daily Bread: Let’s Get Real *Kitchen Dreaming: The Weekend Social *Happy and Blessed Home: Family Fun Fridays *Lil Suburban Homestead: Farm Blog Hop *Natasha in Oz: Say G’day *Snippets of Inspiration: Weekend Wind-Down *3 Little Greenwoods:Show me Saturday *New Mama Diaries: Creative Style Link-up *2 Crochet Hooks: Snickerdoodle Sunday *My Creative Days: Happiness is Homemade *Houseologie: Link it or Lump it *Create with Joy: Inspire Me Monday *The Squishable Baby: Monday for Mom’s *The Lady Prefers to Save: Merry Monday  *The Blissful Bee: Work It Wednesday

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received product for free specifically for the Cookie Month 14 Campaign. I was not required to write a positive review. Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Filed Under: Cookie Month, Cookies, Sponsored Post, Review or Giveaway Tagged With: cardamom, Figs, Gluten Free, Real Food

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Comments

  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    October 24, 2014 at 02:29

    I saw this link on Joanne’s What’s on the List and had to come over. We don’t have commercial fig newtons in Australia and my little American heart would love one. For old times’ sake, right? Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Erlene says

    October 20, 2014 at 02:13

    Fig newtons are one of my favorite cookies, but I never thought to try to make it on my own. It still looks a little intimidating, but I may give this a try. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.

    Reply
  3. Ginger says

    October 15, 2014 at 13:53

    And I KNOW these are far and away better than those packaged cookies. Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday. Hope to see you there again this week!
    Ginger recently posted…Fall Cash Giveaway {2 $300 Prizes}My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 15, 2014 at 18:40

      Yes, they are! Always a pleasure linking up at your party.

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    October 14, 2014 at 06:34

    yum!! I love all the healthful ingredients you used in these. I would love to try this recipe…

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 14, 2014 at 08:06

      Thanks Emily.

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    October 13, 2014 at 16:24

    My dad LOVES fig newtons! He would think the homemade version is really cool! What a great recipe 🙂
    Nicole recently posted…What Women Really WantMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 14, 2014 at 08:15

      Thanks Nicole, they were fun to make.

      Reply
  6. Britni says

    October 13, 2014 at 07:44

    Looks SO good! Pinning this. 🙂
    Britni recently posted…Super Superhero PartyMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 14, 2014 at 08:19

      Thank you, I appreciate you sharing! Have a great week.

      Reply
  7. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    October 13, 2014 at 05:58

    October is also National Pasta Month! Which logically means we should eat cookies and pasta all month long, right? All kidding aside, these look pretty amazing!
    Jessica (Savory Experiments) recently posted…Night at the Yards to Benefit Living ClassroomsMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 14, 2014 at 08:24

      I like the sound of that. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kim @ This Ole Mom says

    October 12, 2014 at 21:38

    I have always wondered how to make homemade fig newtons. Thank you for sharing the recipes . I need to try them when I get figs from my neighbor again! Have a lovely week! Kim @ This Ole Mom
    Kim @ This Ole Mom recently posted…Minted Review and GiveawayMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 14, 2014 at 08:24

      I would love to have fresh figs. Lucky you!

      Reply
  9. Sarah R. says

    October 12, 2014 at 06:57

    NICE!!! Mr. Seasongoods is a Fig Newton JUNKIE so I might have to give this a go!! Thank you- as always- for linking up at Snickerdoodle Sunday!!

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
    Sarah R. recently posted…Snickerdoodle Sunday Link Party #50My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 12, 2014 at 07:38

      Always a pleasure. Thanks for coming by.

      Reply
  10. Debra @ MsMoozys Open House says

    October 11, 2014 at 16:13

    These look yummy, I just wanted to let you know that I will be featuring these on the next Tuesday with a Twist on my blog, please come by for a peek.

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 11, 2014 at 18:44

      Thank you! I’ll be looking forward to it!

      Reply
  11. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    October 11, 2014 at 06:30

    Your fig newtons look truly delicious and I am genuinely excited to find a 1-1 gluten free baking flour! Heading to the site to check it out now! I wonder if my local health food store carries it.
    Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…All Things Fall Y’All Blog Hop & GiveawayMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 11, 2014 at 07:10

      The baking flour is still relatively new. It may take a little time to make it to the shelves.

      Reply
  12. Joanne T Ferguson says

    October 10, 2014 at 21:30

    G’day Thx for sharing at our party! This is now on my list to do!
    Cheers! Joanne Pinned

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 11, 2014 at 07:11

      Love your party!

      Reply
  13. Lori Who Needs A Cape? says

    October 10, 2014 at 17:54

    Always a challenge remaking a classic, but well done these homemade fig newtons look great!
    Lori Who Needs A Cape? recently posted…Frostys For FamiliesMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 10, 2014 at 17:57

      Thank you Lori. I appreciate the kind words!

      Reply
  14. Jenny.U says

    October 10, 2014 at 09:49

    What an idea, making your own fig newtons! Pinning to check out later!
    Jenny.U recently posted…Chicken, Corn and Potato ChowderMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 10, 2014 at 11:37

      Thanks Jenny. They are a labor of love, but so worth it.

      Reply
  15. Wendy says

    October 9, 2014 at 20:14

    These look chewy, sweet and delicious, Shari! Fig Newtons are a favorite of my husband. I think it is the fig jam center that he loves. Its the soft cakey outside that I love! These are definitely a labor of love, but the “freshness difference” makes it more that worth the time investment! Its great to have a stock of gluten free recipes that work!
    Wendy recently posted…Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pillow CookiesMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 10, 2014 at 11:40

      Definitely a labor of love but they are worth it. I sigh when the last one is gone.

      Reply
  16. Christy says

    October 9, 2014 at 19:45

    Shari, these look fabulous and I’m sure taste even better than they look. Definitely want to try the whole wheat version! Saw these little gems at Foodie Friday Link Party!
    Christy recently posted…Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake BarsMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 10, 2014 at 11:42

      Thanks Christy. I loved both versions and am now inspired to try my hand at a few more Gluten Free recipes. Bob’s Red Mill has made it so easy.

      Reply
  17. Winnie says

    October 9, 2014 at 15:41

    I love figs and these really looks DELICIOUS !!
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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 9, 2014 at 16:10

      Thanks Winnie, coming from you I take that as a big compliment!

      Reply
  18. Cooking Mama says

    October 9, 2014 at 09:17

    Fig Newtons have been one of my favourite cookies … I didn’t think I would ever eat one again after going GF!
    Thanks for the great cookie recipe … I will be trying this week!

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 9, 2014 at 10:27

      I am glad we connected! I am not gluten free but I have many friends who are. The Gluten Free version using Bob’s Red Mill 1-to 1- Baking flour was an easy conversion and I liked them better than my regular fig newtons. I hope you enjoy them!
      Blessings,
      Shari

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  19. Carrie Groneman says

    October 8, 2014 at 21:52

    Shari, these look amazing, delish, moist, tender and I WANT one NOW! I’m seriously craving a batch of these babies. Your photography is beautiful and brought out the brilliant purple of the filling – good job! Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 9, 2014 at 07:04

      Thank you Carrie. Photography is always an adventure for me. 100’s of pictures for one good shot. I am always flying by the seat of my pants. 🙂 Just the way I like it!

      Reply
  20. Angela says

    October 8, 2014 at 17:41

    These look amazing and no doubt so much better then the packaged ones!!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!! And that Bobs Red Mill…. the only flours, etc I use! Love their products!
    Angela recently posted…The Wednesday Roundup Week 47 :: A Link PartyMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 8, 2014 at 17:44

      Bob’s Red Mill does have great products! The Gluten Free 1- to-1 baking flour is awesome!

      Reply
  21. Kristina and Millie says

    October 8, 2014 at 17:29

    i love fig newtons, cool I can make my own 🙂 They are the perfect snack to tide me over ’till dinner!
    Kristina and Millie recently posted…Millie’s 15 Wishes ListMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 8, 2014 at 17:45

      I am afraid I snack on them morning, noon and night. Sigh, at least i’ll go happy!

      Reply
  22. Diane Roark says

    October 8, 2014 at 14:38

    Shari,

    These homemade Fig Newtons look super moist. I love all cookies and would definitely enjoy these.

    Sharing!
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 8, 2014 at 15:35

      Thanks Diane. Hooray for cookies! These were a lot of fun to make!

      Reply
  23. christine says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:55

    I’m not a huge fan of the packaged newtons but these, well, these I would eat. I love that you don’t have to be a math whiz to figure out the correct amount of flour. I don’t cook GF often but sometimes I’m left scratching my head
    christine recently posted…The Wednesday Roundup Week 46My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 8, 2014 at 13:25

      I do appreciate the ease of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 baking flour. I didn’t have to think about it all. Just measure and go. It was simple and the results were great. I will definitely be using it again.

      Reply
  24. Janine Huldie says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:51

    Never would have thought to make my own fig newtons, but your recipe looks absolutely divine and huge thank you for sharing. Pinned and would love try when I have some extra time now 🙂
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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      October 8, 2014 at 13:26

      I love this recipe and fig newtons are definitely a favorite around here.

      Reply

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