Spiced Molasses Strips: A Twist on Hermit Bar Cookies

Name: Spiced Molasses Strips: A Twist on Hermit Bar Cookies
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup shortening; 0.5 cup molasses; 1 egg; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.5 cup warm coffee; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground cloves; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 cup raisins

Revamp your Hermit Bar Cookies by adding a touch of spice and coffee for a delightful twist. Baked as long strips, these treats are perfect for snacking or sharing.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

20 servings

Nutrition

calories202calories

carbohydrates36g

fat6g

protein3g

Dessert American

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

0.5 cup shortening

0.5 cup molasses

1 egg

1 tsp baking soda

0.5 cup warm coffee

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

0.5 tsp salt

1 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the molasses and egg. Dissolve the baking soda in warm coffee; mix into the batter.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the batter, followed by the raisins. Form the dough into 4 long strips on cookie sheets, lengthwise.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes before cutting each strip into 2-inch bars while still warm.