Newtons (cookie)

Newtons (cookie)

Newtons, often referred to as Fig Newtons, are a type of cookie produced by the Nabisco company. They are a distinctive, square-shaped cookie filled with a sweet, fruity filling. The most common flavor is fig, but other varieties include apple, strawberry, and raspberry.

History

Newtons were first produced in 1891 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Nabisco. The cookie was named after the city of Newton, Massachusetts, not the scientist Isaac Newton as is commonly believed. The original recipe was made with a fig paste filling, hence the name "Fig Newton."

Production

The production process of Newtons is unique. The dough is extruded into a long, flat sheet, and the fruit filling is spread on top. The dough is then folded over the filling and cut into individual cookies. This process is known as the "endless dough sheet" method.

Varieties

Over the years, Nabisco has introduced several different flavors of Newtons. In addition to the original fig flavor, there are also apple, strawberry, and raspberry varieties. There is also a "fat-free" version of the original fig flavor.

In Popular Culture

Newtons have been referenced in various forms of media, including television shows like Seinfeld and The Simpsons. They are often used as a symbol of nostalgia or old-fashioned values.

See Also

• List of Nabisco brands
• Cookie
• Fig

External Links

• Official Nabisco website
• Newtons product page on Snackworks website