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Hermits are a type of cookie that is soft and chewy with a slightly crunchy exterior. They are made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices. These cookies are believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1½ cups white sugar 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1…
Hermits are a type of cookie that is soft and chewy with a slightly crunchy exterior. They are made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices. These cookies are believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 eggs
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and spices. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Sift in the flour, baking soda and salt and stir until well blended. Stir in molasses and raisins.
To make bar cookies: Spread mixture on cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Cut into bars while warm and let cool on wire rack.
To make drop cookies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop batter about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 107
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated fat: 2.5 g
- Trans fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.5 g
- Sugar: 8.5 g Fiber: 0.4 g Protein 1.3g
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