Hermit Bar Cookies
Hermit Bar Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 42 servings with 96 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat each. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up shortening, flour, raisins, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses and egg. Dissolve the baking soda in warm coffee; stir into the molasses mixture.
Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and cloves; Gradually stir into the batter.
Mix in raisins. Form dough into 4 long strips lengthwise on the cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheets then cut each strip into 2 inch bars while still warm.