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Bars: Chewy Hermit Bars

Source of Recipe

Internet


Recipe Link: www.astray.com

List of 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




Recipe

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 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly; sift powdered sugar over the top. Cool thoroughly; cut into bars.
YIELD: 32 Bars