Hermit bars or hermit cookies are classic treats that have been around for generations. These delectable squares or bars are made with a combination of oats, coconut, raisins, pecans, and a gooey, buttery filling. The result is a comforting and satisfying snack that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer them soft and chewy or crispy and golden brown, there are countless variations of hermit bars to suit every taste. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a baking journey to create these nostalgic treats that will surely become a hit among your loved ones.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
HERMIT BARS
Rich with molasses, hermit bars are spicy, old-fashioned treats that keep for days. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-by-8-by-2-inch pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Butter parchment; set pan aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl once. Add molasses; beat until combined and scrape down sides of bowl. Add the flour mixture and raisins; beat on low until dough just comes together, about 1 minute. Press dough into prepared pan. Bake until golden but still very soft to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into bars. Hermit bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
HERMIT BARS
Categories Mixer Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Back to School Raisin Walnut Potluck Molasses Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking soda, the salt, the cinnamon, the nutmeg, and the cloves. In another bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the brown sugar, beat in the egg, and beat in the molasses. Add the flour mixture, beating the mixture until it is just combined, and stir in the raisins and the walnuts. Spread the mixture in a buttered and floured 13- by 9-inch baking pan and bake it in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes clean. Let the mixture cool completely in the pan on a rack and cut it into 24 bars.
HEALTHY HERMIT BARS
Hermit bars are basically an old fashioned spice cookie baked into a soft, chewy bar filled with raisins and nuts. They're said to date back to the late 1800s when the wives of New England sailors would make these for their husbands to take out to sea because they traveled so well. These are made with 100% whole grains, Omega rich almonds and walnuts, and magnesium rich molasses and Demerara sugar.
Provided by YummySmellsca
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 48m
Yield 1 9" pan, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 9" pan with parchment.
- Whisk together the flaxseed and coffee in a small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl beat together oil, sugar, salt and molasses until well combined.
- Add vanilla and the flax mixture and beat in well.
- Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cardamom until well combined.
- Fold in the raisins and nuts.
- Spread in the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes (I usually do 18).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 80.7, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.8, Protein 3
HERMIT BARS
Make and share this Hermit Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kasha
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the nonstick spray. Line the pan with a piece of parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides; spray the parchment with the nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then the molasses. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Mix in the raisins and walnuts.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan. Holding both sides of the paper overhang, lift the cake out of the pan, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 24 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 80.9, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 16.8, Protein 2.9
SPICY HERMIT BARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the egg, scrape down the bowl, then mix in the molasses.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Mix in the raisins and crystallized ginger. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a very lightly floured board, form it into a disk with lightly floured hands, and cut it in half. Roll each half into a log 12 inches long and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes; the logs will still be soft in the center.
- Meanwhile, whisk the confectioners' sugar with 5 to 6 teaspoons rum to make a pourable glaze. While the logs are still warm, drizzle the glaze back and forth across the logs with a teaspoon and sprinkle them with the lemon zest. Allow to cool. Cut each log crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide bars.
Tips:
- Use softened butter: Softened butter is easier to mix and cream together with the sugar, resulting in a smooth and fluffy batter.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Add chocolate chips: Chocolate chips are a classic addition to hermit bars, but you can also add other mix-ins such as nuts, raisins, or dried fruit.
- Bake until golden brown: Hermit bars are done baking when they are golden brown around the edges and the toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Conclusion:
Hermit bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, sweet filling, and variety of mix-ins, hermit bars are a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, you are sure to love this classic recipe.
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