Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Hermit Bars 3.1 (134) 4 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Yossy Arefi Yield: 24 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. Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature ¼ cup unsulfured molasses ¾ cup raisins Directions 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. Cook's Notes The dough can be frozen, wrapped well in plastic, for up to one month; thaw overnight in therefrigerator before proceeding. Rate It PRINT