Delicious Apple Hermits Recipe

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Apple Hermits with this classic recipe. These chewy cookies are packed with apples, spices, and nuts, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Follow this simple recipe to create a batch of these delightful cookies in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup chopped apple
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the applesauce, brown sugar, butter, and eggs until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Stir in the chopped apple, raisins, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
5. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
7. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks.
8. Enjoy these delightful Apple Hermits with a cup of tea or coffee.

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