Hermits

Hermits -- my Dad's favorites

1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. lightly molasses
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. each of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. raisins
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
Lemon glaze (below and optional)

Mix in bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg then molasses; mix to blend well.
Sift together flour, spices, baking soda and salt.
Stir into creamed mixture.
Stir in raisins and walnuts.
Spread in greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until center is still soft but springs back to the touch. Cut into 12 large squares or 24 bars.


Lemon Glaze

2/3 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel