Chewy Hermit Bars Recipe

Step 1

Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar. Add the molasses and then the egg.

Step 3

Combine well then stir in the dry ingredients.

Step 4

When it comes together as a dough add the raisins.

Step 5

Divide dough in half and form each piece into a 12” log.

Step 6

Place in a parchment lined baking sheet a few inches apart.

Step 7

Flatten the logs slightly.

Step 8

Bake at 375 F for 18 minutes.

Step 9

Start checking them at the 15 minute mark because you don’t want them to get dark around the edges.

Step 10

Remove from oven, cool on the pan and cut into strips on the diagonal.