Delicious Hermits Paired Perfectly with Red Wine

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Fold in the raisins and walnuts until evenly distributed.
7. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden.
9. Allow hermits to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve with a glass of red wine and enjoy!

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