Celebrating Fig Newton Day (January 16th) can be a fun and creative experience, especially if you love these iconic cookies. Here are some ideas to make the day special:

1. Host a Fig Newton Tasting Party

  • Stock up on different varieties of Fig Newtons, including classic fig, strawberry, and any seasonal flavors.
  • Pair them with complementary drinks like tea, coffee, or even dessert wines.

2. Make Your Own Fig Newtons

  • Bake homemade Fig Newton-style cookies! Find a recipe and enjoy customizing the filling with fig, date, or other fruit jams.
  • Experiment with different dough flavors, like whole wheat or gluten-free options.

3. Learn About Figs

  • Dive into the history of figs and their role in various cuisines.
  • Try fresh figs or dried figs if you haven’t before, and use them in recipes like salads or desserts.

4. Creative Dessert Recipes

  • Crumble Fig Newtons to make pie crusts or parfait layers.
  • Blend them into a milkshake or use them as a topping for ice cream.

5. Fig-Themed Crafts

  • If you’re feeling crafty, make fig-themed art or decorations.
  • Create a “Fig Newton Appreciation” display with fun facts and packaging.

6. Share the Love

  • Bring Fig Newtons to work or school to share with friends, colleagues, or classmates.
  • Post about it on social media with a fun hashtag like #FigNewtonDay.

7. Fig-Inspired Meal

  • Use figs in savory dishes, like fig and goat cheese pizza or fig-glazed chicken.
  • End the meal with Fig Newtons for dessert!

8. Trivia and Games

  • Host a trivia session about figs, Fig Newtons, or Nabisco, the brand that popularized them.
  • Create a Fig Newton stacking or eating contest for fun.

Enjoy your celebration and let Fig Newtons be the star of the day!

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