Hermit Bars

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 36
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 60.3
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.2 mg
  • Sodium: 45.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

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Introduction

This is a healthier holiday treat using honey, molasses and whole wheat flour. This is a healthier holiday treat using honey, molasses and whole wheat flour.
Number of Servings: 36

Ingredients

    1/4 cup raisins, chopped
    1/4 cup currants
    1/4 cup chopped nuts
    1/4 cup wheat flour
    4 tablespoons butter, softened
    1/4 cup warmed honey
    13 cup molasses
    2 eggs, well beaten
    1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
    1 teaspoon soda
    1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. ground cloves
    1/4 tsp. nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. mace (optional)

Directions

preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9 inch square pan.
Mix raisins, currants, nuts and flour. Cream butter, add honey, molasses, eggs, sour cream or yogurt and salt. Beat well.
Mix flour, soda, cream of tartar and spices. Beat well, then stir in floured fruits and nuts.
Spread in the prepared pan and bake about 15 minutes until top is firm. While still warm, cut into squares or bars.


Number of Servings: 36

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAMAHEY.