Tummy Love Fig Bars

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 16

Ingredients

Crust
1 c flour
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/2 tsp vanilla

Filling
8 oz chopped figs
1/4 c raisins.(optional)
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water

Topping
1/4 c flour
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c oats
1/2 stick butter

Step 1:

Spray a 9 inch square pan with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2:

In a bowl, beat the ingredients for the crust until well blended.  Then press the dough into the bottom of the pan and bake for approximately 10 minutes.

Step 3:

While the crust is baking, combine and cook the filling ingredients on the stove for 10 minutes.

Step 4:

When the crust is done cooking, pour in the filling.

Step 5:

In a small bowl, blend or stir the topping ingredients until well mixed. (The mixture will be slightly crumbly.)  Now sprinkle this over the filling.

Step 6:

Bake the bars for about 20 minutes or until slightly browned.  Now you can cut, serve, and enjoy!