Hermits (Bar Cookies)
Hermits are chewy, spiced bar cookies packed with raisins and walnuts, offering warm flavors of molasses and cinnamon, perfect for comforting snacking or dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and molasses, mixing well.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until combined.
- Stir in raisins and chopped walnuts.
- Divide the dough into 6 strips and place on cookie sheets (2 strips per sheet).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 9 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1062
kcal
53% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).