MedlinePlus: Fabulous Fig Bars

Ingredients

• 16 ounces stemmed, chopped dried figs
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange)
• 2 Tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats