Hermits Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter/Margarine | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Unsulphured molasses | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Sifted all purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Baking soda | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Cinnamon | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cloves | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, ground | |
| Mace | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Allspice | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Raisins | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Nuts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3606 Calories from Fat 1284
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 144 g221.1%
Saturated Fat 68.2 g341.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 664.9 mg221.6%
Sodium 2594.7 mg108.1%
Total Carbohydrates 546 g181.9%
Dietary Fiber 20.3 g81.2%
Sugars 277.8 g
Protein 59 g118.6%
Vitamin A 66.6% Vitamin C 6.9%
Calcium 143.1% Iron 143.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Grease a 12x 8x2-inch baking pan.
MAKING
2) In a bowl, add the butter and sugar and cream till light and fluffy.
3) Add in the molasses and eggs and beat well.
4) Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and spices.
5) Stir in the raisins and nuts.
6) Add to the molasses mix and blend well.
7) Spread evenly in the baking pan.
8) Place in the oven at 350° F and bake for 30 minutes.
9) Cool.
SERVING
1) While still warm, spread with Confectioners' Sugar Icing.
2) Cut into squares and serve.
Chef
