Transport your taste buds to nostalgic comfort with these Hermit Cookies with Raisins and Nuts—a classic treat brimming with warm spices, chewy raisins, and the satisfying crunch of walnuts or pecans. These old-fashioned cookies are made indulgently moist and flavorful with a blend of molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, they bake into soft, tender perfection in under 10 minutes. Ideal for tea time, gifting, or an afternoon pick-me-up, these spiced cookies are a heartwarming dessert that stays fresh for days. Whether for holidays or everyday snacking, these easy-to-make Hermit Cookies are the ultimate homemade indulgence packed with wholesome ingredients and timeless flavor.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set the dry mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the molasses and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts with a spatula or spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Avoid overbaking for chewy cookies.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Serving size | (1006.0g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3968.8 |
Total Fat 168.8g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 70.5g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
Cholesterol 630.3mg | 0% |
Sodium 2000.2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 584.5g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 21.5g | 0% |
Total Sugars 362.7g | |
Protein 59.0g | 0% |
Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
Calcium 634.9mg | 0% |
Iron 24.4mg | 0% |
Potassium 3448.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories