Hermit Cookies
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Hermit Cookies
Description
Hermit Cookies are spiced, fruit-filled treats distinguished by their use of warm spices including cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, which give a deep aromatic profile. The addition of coffee or sour milk in the wet ingredients adds moisture and subtle depth of flavor to the cookie dough. Incorporating both raisins and chopped dates provides bursts of natural sweetness and chewy texture throughout. After creaming the butter and sugar, the dry ingredients are blended in, followed by folding in the dried fruits. The cookie dough is dropped by spoonfuls onto parchment-lined sheets and baked at 350°F until the edges set and lightly brown, ensuring a tender center.
The result is a softly textured cookie with a balanced sweet and spiced flavor. These cookies can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert, complementing beverages like tea or coffee. For best texture retention, cool the cookies on the baking sheet and store them in a sealed container with parchment paper between layers to prevent them from hardening. Avoid overbaking to maintain their softness.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup coffee or sour milk, cold, black
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Fruit Add-Ins
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup dates chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. You will have to bake in batches.
- Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, cream together the butter and the sugar. Beat in the egg completely, then add the coffee or sour milk and the vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then on low-speed beat until the ingredients are combined completely.
- Stir in the raisins and dates by hand until mixed throughout the batter.
- Drop by tablespoonful onto a cookie sheet. If you want them flatter, slightly press them down.
- Bake in the oven until lightly browned and the edges are set. Remove and cool on the baking sheets completely.
Notes
- Coffee imparts a deeper flavor, but sour milk is a suitable alternative.
- Bake until edges are lightly browned and center just set to avoid hardness.
- Store cookies in a sealed container layered with parchment paper to keep them soft.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 184IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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