Hermits II

6 Reviews

“This recipe dates back to colonial New England.” - by Dawn West

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Original recipe yields 3 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, cream the sugar and butter until light yellow and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg whites, and egg; beat well.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture until flour disappears. Fold in raisins and nuts.
Drop by tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 8-9 minutes. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over if you like.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
176 cal
9%

Carbs
26.6 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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The Lullaby League

Feb. 8, 2007

"I made this because one of the reviewers was from massachusetts and said it was just how she remembered them. I'm from massachusetts, lived in 2 different towns 2 cities and these are not how I rememb..." See moreered them at all. These were not as flavorful/spice-filled as I remembered also the the texture was off and hermits were bars not cookies. These were ok, but they weren't hermits to me."

BMCSMITH

Dec. 10, 2005

"Terrific recipe! I grew up in Massachusetts and these are exactly how I remember them from my childhood!..." See more"

DEAN-DEAN

Oct. 22, 2002

"Thanks, Dawn. Just baked the cookies and they are just what I was looking for as part of a gift for my son-in-law. I had a recipe for Hermits years ago but was unable to find it. I am very pleased w..." See moreith the results that I got with these cookies. Claudine B. - TX"

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