Fig Newtons

Ingredients

• 1 lb Dried figs or 2 lbs fresh figs
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup or 1 cup Water (1 cup for dried figs; 1/2 cup for fresh figs)
• 1/2 cup Butter room temperature
• 1 Egg
• 1 tbsp Cream or milk
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 3/4 cup Flour