Fabulous Fig Bars - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 3 cups dried figs (chopped, 16 ounces)
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange)
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 cup margarine (softened, or butter)
• 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