Title: Tasty fig layer bars
 Categories: Cookies, Low-fat
      Yield: 30 Servings
 
      1 c  Brown sugar
      1 c  Margarine or butter
    1/2 ts Salt
  1 3/4 c  Rolled oats
  1 3/4 c  Flour; sifted
    1/2 ts Vanilla

MMMMM--------------------------FILLING-------------------------------
      1 c  Sugar
      8 oz California dried figs
           -- finely chopped
    1/2 c  Nuts, chopped (optional)
    1/2 c  Water; boiling
 
  Combine sugar, figs, nuts and water in a medium saucepan.  Heat for 15
  minutes or until creamy, stirring frequently.
  
  Pour half the flour mixture into a well-greased shallow pan (8" x
  12"). Layer with the filling, and spread remaining flour mixture over
  filling as evenly as possible.  Bake at 350 F. for 30 to 35 minutes,
  or until lightly brown.  Cool and serve.
  
  Each serving contains approximately: Calories 141, Fat 3.39 g, Dietary
  Fiber 1.98 g, Carbohydrates 27.3 g, Protein 1.81 g, Sodium 113 mg,
  Cholesterol 0 mg
  
  Calories from protein: 5% Calories from carbohydrates: 74% Calories
  from fats: 21%