Chewy Hermit Bars
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 8 Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2
c
Shortening 3/4
c
Brown Sugar 2
ea
Eggs,
Large
1/2
c
Molasses 1 1/2
c
Flour,
Unbleached
3/4
ts
Cinnamon,
Ground
1/2
ts
Baking Soda 1/2
ts
Nutmeg,
Ground
1/2
ts
Cloves,
Ground
1/4
ts
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. Cool slightly; sift powdered sugar over the
top. Cool thoroughly; cut into bars.
Makes 32 bars.
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