Fig Newtons {Vegan}

Filling:

dried Figs (coarsely chopped (UPDATE: If you are a vegan who does not eat figs, try this recipe with dates, apricots or other dried fruits of your choice. Most will work very well!))

Water

Orange Juice (apple will work here as well)

Sugar

Orange Zest

Cookie Dough:

vegan Margarine (such as Earth Balance)

Sugar

FLAX EGG - 1 Tbl ground Flax Seed plus 3 Tbl water (simmered for 5 minutes & cooled)

Vanilla Extract

All-Purpose Flour