Honey Newtons

These unique Honey Newtons offer a delightful twist on traditional fruit sandwiches by incorporating savory cheddar cheese into the buttery dough. The result is a sophisticated cookie that balances the tartness of dried figs and lemon juice with the richness of honey and sharp cheddar. The filling simmers into a thick, marmalade-like jam that complements the crisp, golden crust. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as an elegant dessert pairing, these cookies showcase the perfect harmony of sweet and salty flavors. They are surprisingly easy to make using pantry staples, yet impressive enough to serve as a show-stopping treat for any occasion.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 42

Calories: 1000.7

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These unique Honey Newtons offer a delightful twist on traditional fruit sandwiches by incorporating savory cheddar cheese into the buttery dough. The result is a sophisticated cookie that balances the tartness of dried figs and lemon juice with the richness of honey and sharp cheddar. The filling simmers into a thick, marmalade-like jam that complements the crisp, golden crust. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as an elegant dessert pairing, these cookies showcase the perfect harmony of sweet and salty flavors. They are surprisingly easy to make using pantry staples, yet impressive enough to serve as a show-stopping treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

1/2 pound Dried figs
1 cup Water
3 tablespoon Water
1/2 cup Honey
2 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 cup Butter
2 cup Cheddar, grated
2 cup Sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

1
Cream the butter and grated cheddar cheese together until well blended.
2
Stir in the sifted flour, mix well, and chill the dough until firm.
3
To prepare the filling, combine the dried figs, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
4
Simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a marmalade-like consistency, approximately 15 minutes.
5
Set the filling aside to cool completely.
6
Roll the chilled dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
7
Cut the dough into 2-inch circles.
8
Place half of the circles 1 inch apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
9
Place 1 teaspoon of the cooled fig filling in the center of each cookie base.
10
Top each filled base with another circle of dough.
11
Press the edges with a fork to seal the cookies securely.
12
Prick the tops of the cookies in several places with a fork.
13
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177&# 194;Â°C) for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
14
Remove from the oven and transfer to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 42

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1000.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.0g77%
Saturated Fat 30.9g155%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 389.1mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 126.8g43%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 34.2g
Protein 13.0g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the butter and cheese are at room temperature before creaming to achieve a smooth dough consistency.

The filling must be allowed to cool completely before assembling the cookies to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Recipe originally from First Prize Cookbook by Marge Walker.

Keywords: american, baking, blending, butter, cheddar, dessert, dried, figs, flour, honey, juice, lemon, newtons, salt, savory, sweet, vegetarian, water

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