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Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Dash of salt
• 2 tablespoons agave
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• For the Filling:
• 2 cups dried mission figs, checked for stems
• 1/2 cup dried dates, pitted
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar