Indulge in the rich flavors of these chewy hermits, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The addition of raisins and walnuts creates a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Pair these decadent treats with a glass of your favorite red wine for a truly luxurious experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 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 medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden.
- Allow hermits to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a glass of red wine and enjoy!
