Hermits are a spicy and fruity drop cookie, originally from New England.
Yield : Makes about 7 dozen
Ingredients
- 3½ cups (875 mL) all purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground nutmeg
- ½ cup (125 mL) butter or margarine, softened
- ½ cup (125 mL) shortening, softened
- 2 cups (500 mL) packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (125 mL) cold brewed coffee
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped nuts
- 1½ cups (375 mL) raisins
Equipment:
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter or margarine, shortening and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Beat in coffee. Add flour mixture and blend well. Fold in nuts and raisins.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (5 mL), about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, onto baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Always buy nuts in a store where the turnover is high, as they become rancid quickly. Wrap leftover nuts well and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Note from Cookstr's Editors
Nutritional information is based on a serving size of 2 cookies.
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