HERMIT SLICE

These squares are delicious! They are just like hermit cookies not too rich and not too sweet.I add the icing because I like to serve them on a dessert tray,makes for a nice presentation. They taste really good unfrosted as well. Whatever you decided I'm sure you will like them,I hope you try them and let me know.

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Hermit Slice

1/4 cup butter or margarine,softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon mace
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice

In a large bowl,beat together the butter,sugar,molasses and egg.Add raisins and nuts.Stir to mix
Measure in flour,salt,baking soda,baking powder and spices.Stir well.Spread in greased 8x8-in. baking pan.Bake in 350 F. oven for 25 minutes until set.Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Icing

3 tablespoons butter or margarine,softened
1/3 cup brown sugar,packed
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup icing sugar

Combine butter,brown sugar and milk in saucepan.Bring to a boil and simmer 2 minutes.Allow to cool until you can hold your hand on bottom of pan.Add icing sugar and stir well.If too firm to spread add a few drops of milk.If too runny add a bit more icing sugar.Spread over squares.