May 2, 2026 · 21 min · 12 segments
Michael Barbaro, journalist and co-host of The New York Times award-winning news podcast, "The Daily," is joining Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. To greet him…
Ina GartenHostMichael BarbaroGuest
I understand he likes ginger and molasses, and I thought, "I'm gonna make him my spicy hermit bars.
Hermit bars are kind of like ginger cookies, but in a bar shape, and I finish them with a rum glaze, which is so good.
So first I'll put two cups plus two tablespoons of all-purpose flour in a sieve, along with two teaspoons of baking soda.
Then to amp up the flavor, two teaspoons of ground ginger, one and a half teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and the last spice, one and a half teaspoons of ground cloves.
Next, I'll turn the mixer on low and slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter, sugar, and molasses, mixing just until they're combined.
I understand he likes ginger and molasses, and I thought, "I'm gonna make him my spicy hermit bars.
Hermit bars are kind of like ginger cookies, but in a bar shape, and I finish them with a rum glaze, which is so good.
So first I'll put two cups plus two tablespoons of all-purpose flour in a sieve, along with two teaspoons of baking soda.
Then to amp up the flavor, two teaspoons of ground ginger, one and a half teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and the last spice, one and a half teaspoons of ground cloves.
Next, I'll turn the mixer on low and slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter, sugar, and molasses, mixing just until they're combined.
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