Ina Garten Spicy Hermit Bars Recipe
If you love sweet and spicy treats, you will enjoy this Ina Garten Spicy Hermit Bars recipe. These bars are soft, chewy and full of warm spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 pan with parchment.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy and light.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Molasses
- Pour in molasses. Mix until the batter turns dark and shiny.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly add dry mix into wet mix. Stir until just combined.
Fold in Raisins and Nuts
- Add raisins and walnuts. Fold them gently into the batter.
Bake the Bars
- Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
Cool and Cut
- Let bars cool completely. Cut into 12 pieces and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for stronger flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep bars soft.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- Add nuts for extra crunch if you like.