Chewy Hermit Bars

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Title: Chewy Hermit Bars
Categories: Bar cookies Cookies Travel Desserts
Servings: 8

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 t Cinnamon; Ground
1/2 t Baking Soda
1/2 t Nutmeg; Ground
1/2 t Cloves; Ground
1/4 t Salt
1 1/2 c Raisins
1/2 c Nuts; Chopped

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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