A recipe for Chewy Hermit Bars. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Chewy Hermit Bars shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/2 c. Shortening3/4 c. Brown Sugar
2 ea. Eggs; Large
1/2 c. Molasses
1 1/2 c. Flour; Unbleached
3/4 Tsp. Cinnamon; Ground
1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp. Nutmeg; Ground
1/2 Tsp. Cloves; Ground
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1 1/2 c. Raisins
1/2 c. Nuts; Chopped
Directions
Cream shortening and brown sugar till fluffy; blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add molasses; beat well. Stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Spread in greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degreed F. for 25 to 30 minutes. Coolslightly; sift powdered sugar over the top. Cool thoroughly; cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.
