hermit cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

One of the best known drop cookies.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -1/2 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For hermit cookies

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    allspice
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1 c
    chopped dates
  • 2/3 c
    chopped nuts

How To Make hermit cookies

  • 1
    Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Measure in remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • 2
    Drop onto greased baking sheet by heaping teaspoonfuls.
  • 3
    Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.

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