Chewy hermit bars

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Shortening
¾ cup Brown Sugar
2 eaches Eggs; Large
½ cup Molasses
1½ cup Flour; Unbleached
¾ teaspoon Cinnamon; Ground
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Nutmeg; Ground
½ teaspoon Cloves; Ground
¼ teaspoon Salt
1½ cup Raisins
½ cup 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.

Submitted By LAWRENCE KELLIE On 11-23-94

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