1/2 lb Dried figs
1 c Water; more as needed
3 tb Water
1/2 c Honey
2 ts Lemon juice
1 c Butter
2 c Cheddar; grated
2 c AP flour; sifted
Cookie Dough:
Cream butter, add cheese (at room temperature), and cream until
well blended Stir in flour, mix well, and chill.
Filling:
Combine remaining ingredients, and simmer gently, stirring. Cook
until consistency of marmalade, approximately 15 minutes. Set
aside to cool.
Make Newtons:
Roll dough 1/8" thick on lightly floured board. Cut in 2" circles.
Put one half of the circles 1" apart on a lightly greased baking
sheet. Place 1 ts filling in center of each cookie. Top each
with another circle of dough. Press edges with fork to seal.
Prick cookie tops in several places. Bake @ 350°F/175°C for
15 minutes or until lightly browned.
