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Homemade Raisin Newtons

September 29, 2020 by Lindsay 54 Comments

Like Fig Newtons? These homemade Raisin Newtons are made with real ingredients and taste even better than store bought. They make the perfect afternoon snack and your kids will love them.

This post is sponsored by California Raisins. I was compensated for my time and received free samples of the California Raisins used in this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hi Friends!

I am SUPER excited to share today’s recipe with you guys!

As part of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network, I was selected to have the opportunity to work on a campaign with California Raisins! We were asked to develop a recipe using raisins and as a life-long fan of this little fruit, I knew I wouldn’t have any trouble coming up with something delicious. Plus, you all said you wanted to see more snack recipes. So….I decided to tackle a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood snacks!

Like Fig Newtons? These homemade Raisin Newtons are made with real ingredients and taste even better than store bought. They make the perfect afternoon snack and your kids will love them.

First, a few fun facts about California Raisins:

  • They’re are an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun fruit you can feel good about sending with your kids as they head back to school, as an after-school snack, or to beat that 3pm craving. The ingredient list says it all: Raisins.
  • They come by their sweetness naturally and the nutrition label rocks: Zero fat, no cholesterol and no added sugar. Plus, raisins offer 9% of your daily fiber and potassium, and 6% of your daily iron. (per quarter cup serving)
  • They are a great value! According to the USDA, raisins are the most economical dried fruit.  

And now, the recipe! If I’m being honest, this recipe is a little tedious. You need to plan ahead to make sure you have time for the dough to chill and rolling/shaping the actual cookies takes a bit of time…but I think the end result is worth it! I actually had to make two batches of these because when I went to write up this post, I could barely decipher my own chicken scratch so I thought I should re-test to make sure I got it right for you guys 🙂

Like Fig Newtons? These homemade Raisin Newtons are made with real ingredients and taste even better than store bought. They make the perfect afternoon snack and your kids will love them.

Anyways, the second batch was a success as well. I actually increased the amount of raisins from 1 cup to 1.5 cups so that I could get a little more filling in each one and I liked it better that way.

So here’s what you do:

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Homemade Raisin Newtons

homemade raisin newtons
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A homemade version of a favorite childhood snack!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 16-18 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup nut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups California Raisins
  • 1.5 cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. In a large bowl, combine the butter, nut butter, honey, vanilla and egg and mix well.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon, baking soda and flour and stir until combined.
  4. Freeze for 45 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours until dough is well chilled.
  5. Put California Raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water.
  6. Let sit for 20 minutes, drain water and transfer to a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth and set aside.
  7. Divide dough in half, leaving one half to chill while you work with the other half.
  8. On a piece of parchment paper, roll into a long rectangle, approximately 5 inches wide, using additional flour as necessary to prevent sticking to the rolling pin.
  9. Trim the edges so you have a neat rectangle.
  10. Spoon half the raisin paste down the middle of the rectangle.
  11. Lift one side of the parchment paper and fold dough in towards the middle, using your fingers to gently peel the edge of the dough off the paper.
  12. Repeat with the other side.
  13. Transfer dough log to the fridge to chill while you repeat these steps with the other half of the dough.
  14. Cut into newton-sized pieces (I got about 8 per log).
  15. Flip onto baking sheet so the seam is face down and peel off parchment paper off the top. Separate newtons slightly to bake.
  16. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  17. Let cool completely.
  18. Bake

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I know the directions sound a bit complicated. Hopefully these pictures will help:

Like Fig Newtons? These homemade Raisin Newtons are made with real ingredients and taste even better than store bought. They make the perfect afternoon snack and your kids will love them.

If you have a lot of extra scraps after trimming, let them chill for a bit then re-roll and make a few extra!

Like Fig Newtons? These homemade Raisin Newtons are made with real ingredients and taste even better than store bought. They make the perfect afternoon snack and your kids will love them.

I stored these in a ziploc bag. They stay nice and soft but they’re also kinda moist so after a few days I just left the bag open so they wouldn’t get moldy.

Like Fig Newtons? These homemade Raisin Newtons are made with real ingredients and taste even better than store bought. They make the perfect afternoon snack and your kids will love them.

 

PS…I made these a few weeks ago and when I shared them on Instagram you guys went CRAZY! Here’s to hoping you enjoy them!


Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. GiGi Eats says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    I love you and your creativity so much! 🙂 Your little babe is going to be fed so well, I am envious! ha ha!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      haha thanks!

      Reply
    • lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 2:56 PM

      you mean her little bean —> it’s going to sprout fast. hehe

      Reply
  2. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    I love this idea! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  3. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    September 17, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Linds…your photos are amazing, I am this close to headbutting the screen.

    FACT- I told my mates here that one of the greatest things from America was Fig Newtons. I love this idea with raisins!!!! Pinning, winning and making!!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      thanks so much, friend!

      Reply
  4. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    September 17, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    I’ve made a similar recipe without the nut butter. But adding that may take it to a whole other level. Yum!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      you know me, always sneaking in the pb 🙂

      Reply
  5. LInda @ Fit Fed and Happy says

    September 17, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    It’s like nutrigrain bars but better!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      agreed 🙂 you could pretty much make fewer cuts and have a nutrigrain type bar!

      Reply
  6. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    of course.. these look delicious!!

    Reply
  7. Amanda @ Slimplify Life says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    OMG these look like so much fun to make! I can already see myself somehow screwing up the folding process, but it sure won’t stop me from trying. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  8. Carla says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    OH WE LOVE THE NEWTONS TOO!!!

    Reply
  9. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    Yum!!! I love newtons!!!

    Reply
  10. misszippy says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    These sound fantastic! Great job in coming up with a fun recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      Thanks amanda!

      Reply
  11. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    This brings me right back to my childhood!! Love love love.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      woohoo for flashbacks!

      Reply
  12. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    How fun is this recipe?? I’m a fig newton freak so curious to make a raisin version 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      hope you like them!

      Reply
  13. Carly @ Fine Fit Day says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    AWESOME! My son loves, loves, loves what he calls “figgy bars” so I’m psyched to try this at home with raisins. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      awww yay! hope he likes!

      Reply
  14. Liz - Meal Makeover Moms says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Wow. Talk about an awesome makeover. I love your recipe and the combo of ingredients. And now I will be heading over to Pinterest to pin it!! Thanks for another great recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      Thanks liz!

      Reply
  15. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    I never liked fig Newtons growing up, but I have a feeling that has changed since I have started eating healthier. I’ll have to give these a try. I’m sure your homemade version is much healthier and a lot more natural too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      they could be your new fav!! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Stephanie @ My Freckled Life says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    These seriously remind me of a healthier version of my childhood. That’s like the ultimate comfort food!! I’m going to have to whip these up ASAP, and then find a swingset to eat them on!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      i’ll join you!

      Reply
  17. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Wow- I’m impressed… those look so professional, like you could sell them in a bakery, maybe? 🙂 Delicious, too.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      haha thanks laura!

      Reply
  18. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    YUM! I haven’t had Fig Newtons in such a long time. I love this homemade version!!

    Reply
  19. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Mandy says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    I’m curious what the health benefits are to making homemade? The obvious benefit is reduced sodium (about half of store bought fig newton), but the store bought calories are half of this recipe and the sugar is a couple of grams lower in fig newtons according to my fitness pal.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      The main benefit for me is the ingredient list. If you look at the ingredient list for store bought you’ll see a lot of sugars, oils, preservatives and flavorings. I like being able to make my own snacks with a simple ingredient list!

      Reply
  21. [email protected]'s Book Bag says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Being new to health and fitness and the like, I am always looking for good snack recipes. But I have a question that is probably a dumb question but I still need to know… LOL. What do you mean by nut butter? I’m assuming you don’t mean peanut butter… and where do I find it in the grocery store?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:38 PM

      Not a dumb questions. Nut butter is just a general term. You can use peanut butter, which is what I did…or if you prefer almond butter, cashew butter, etc you can just use whatever your favorite is!

      Reply
  22. Running Hutch says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    wow. home made newtons! these look amazing!

    Reply
  23. Brittany says

    September 17, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I used to love Fig Newtons so these are right up my alley. I love how cute they are too. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Cassie says

    September 17, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    I just pinned these! I never loved fig newtons growing up (nor raisins) but I really enjoy both now!

    Reply
  25. Francesca says

    September 17, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Look great, Lindsay! Pinned for all to enjoy 🙂

    Reply
  26. Sam says

    September 17, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I am so excited about this recipe. I am obsessed with fig newtons. Our cafeteria at work has them and I’m so guilty of buying a pack when I’ve got the afternoon munchies. I, will have to give this recipe a try 🙂

    Reply
  27. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Yum!

    Reply
  28. Marta @ HappyForks says

    September 18, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    I loved this cookies in my childhood. It looked the same but yours I think have more raisins inside and are healthier, no chemical ingredients. I love it 🙂

    Reply
  29. Diane Boyd says

    September 18, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    I remember taking a box of Fig Newtons to my son’s soccer games to share with the team for quick energy. These would be even BETTER!!!

    Reply
  30. Patti says

    September 18, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Gonna try these because I love a FN and they look fabulous!

    Reply
  31. Alanna says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Fig Newtons were one of my favorite childhood snacks/desserts! I still have a major soft spot for them. Your version looks delicious and I’m also a little obsessed with raisins so this is perfect. What a fun project 🙂

    Reply
  32. gretchen | kumquat says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    love love these!! time to convert to a gluten-free version stat.

    Reply
  33. Serena says

    September 18, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I’m so going to make this a project with the kids! Can’t wait to make MY childhood fave too! (Thx for the note that this is tedious…then I won’t get frustrated and make sure I set out enough time!)

    Reply
  34. Valerie (@TheSweetSeed) says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    These look so good! I used to adore eating fig newtons, so I must give these a try!

    Reply
  35. Elle says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Raisin Newtons… genius! Beautiful photos too! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Madie Z says

    September 20, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Great idea! I made them and really liked them, but for some reason, my dough was extremely sticky and I refrigerated them for 2.5 hours. When I was rolling the dough out, I had to use a lot of flour to stop them from sticking, and I had to place the made-bars into the fridge for 15 minutes so they would be firm enough to cut and not stick to everything. Any suggestions for next time (because there will be a next time!:) )?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:08 PM

      maybe try freezing the dough next time? I did have to use a a decent amount of flour to keep them from sticking and i also let the formed bars refirm before cutting. sorry i forgot to mention that part!

      Reply

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