Fig Newton Cupcakes Recipes

LEMON AND FIG CUPCAKES

Steps:

• For the cupcakes:
• Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line two cupcake pans with twelve paper baking cups each. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, and set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a bowl with a handheld electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition.
• Combine the vanilla extract and milk in a large liquid measuring cup.
• Add one third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then gradually add one third of the milk mixture, beating slowly until well incorporated. Add another third of the flour mixture, followed by another third of the milk mixture. Stop to scrape down the bowl as needed. Add the remaining flour mixture, followed by the remaining milk mixture, and beat just until combined.
• Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
• Scoop batter into the baking cups so that each is two-thirds full. On top of each cupcake, place one fig slice so that it covers the surface of the batter. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
• For the (optional) frosting:
• In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a bowl with a handheld electric mixer, mix all the ingredients for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, until the frosting is light and airy. Frost each cupcake with a thick layer of the frosting using an offset spatula.

FIG CUPCAKES WITH HONEY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a standard muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer) add eggs and sugar and whisk on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add applesauce and sour cream and whisk to combine.
• Add flour mixture to the egg mixture and use a rubber spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Add figs, fig jam, and walnuts and fold these ingredients into the batter just until combined.
• Add 3 Tablespoons of batter to each cupcake liner so that they're ⅔ full. Bake cupcakes for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing the cupcakes from the pan.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl using an electric handheld mixer), add butter, cream cheese, and salt and beat on high speed until smooth. Add honey and vanilla and beat on high speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add confectioners' sugar and beat until blended and smooth. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a spatula or pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes using a pastry bag and piping tip. Garnish the cupcakes with fresh fig slices just before serving.

FIG NEWTON CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line 12 standard size muffin cups with liners. Lightly coat the liners with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• To prepare the cupcakes, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter (or coconut oil), egg, and vanilla. Thoroughly mix in the maple syrup and Greek yogurt until no large clumps of yogurt remain. Alternate between adding the flour mixture and the milk to the egg mixture, beginning and ending with the flour, and stirring just until incorporated. (For best results, add the flour in 3 equal parts and the milk in 2 equal parts.)
• Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350°F for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the cupcakes baked, prepare the filling. Combine the dried figs and water in a microwave-safe bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds. Let the mixture stand to allow the figs to continue absorbing liquid for another 20 minutes. Pour the mixture into a food processor, and pulse until smooth.
• To prepare the frosting, stir together the yogurt, vanilla, and honey in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• To assemble the cupcakes, remove the centers using a cupcake corer or sharp knife. Spoon in the fig filling until level with the surface, and top with the frosting.

FIG NEWTONS (HOMEMADE)

Steps:

• Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour.
• Add sugar & cook on medium heat until of thin jam consistency.
• Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk & vanilla until well blended.
• Add dry ingredients.
• Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times.
• Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass baking dish; cover with figs.
• Roll remaining dough, cover figs. Cook at 350° for 30 minutes.
• Let cool and cut into squares. Depending on the size you cut you can get a couple dozen cookies.

FIG NEWTON COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8" X 8" or 9" X 9" baking pan.
• 2. For batter cream butter and sugar together and beat in eggs and vanilla.
• 3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk; set aside.
• 4. For filling combine brown sugar, cinnamon and cut in butter until crumbly. Fold in crumbled cookies; set aside.
• 5. Spread a third of the batter into pan. Top with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining batter.
• 6. For topping stir together flour, sugars and salt. Cut in butter and stir in oats. Press together and top coffee cake with large crumbles.
• 7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.