Oatmeal, Fig, And Walnut Bars

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

chopped stemmed dried figs (10 to 11 ounces)

1 cup

water

6 tbsp

sugar

salt

1 1/2 tsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1 3/4 cups

old-fashioned oats

1 3/4 cups

all purpose flour

1 1/4 cups

(packed) dark brown sugar

2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

chilled vegan "butter" (such as Earth Balance) or margarine, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup

powdered sugar