Indulge in the sweet and spicy flavors of these classic hermits II cookies. Made with a blend of warm spices, dried fruits, and nuts, these chewy treats are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. A delightful snack for any time of day!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly firm.
- Allow the hermits II cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious hermits II cookies with a glass of milk or a hot cup of tea!
