Margie's Hermits

Transport yourself to a simpler time with Margie’s Hermits, a classic spiced cookie recipe brimming with cozy flavors and old-fashioned charm. These soft, chewy treats are infused with warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, balanced by the rich sweetness of raisins and the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts. Perfect for holiday baking or an everyday nostalgic indulgence, Margie’s Hermits come together effortlessly with pantry staples in just 20 minutes of prep time. Serve them fresh from the oven for melt-in-your-mouth goodness, or store them in an airtight container for a week of delicious snacking. Add a touch of homemade warmth to your cookie jar with this timeless favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 1 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 1 cups Raisins
• 0.5 cups Walnuts, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and milk until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are just beginning to turn golden brown.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the hermits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1047.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3719.6

Total Fat 102.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 501.5mg	0%
Sodium 909.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 667.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 404.9g
Protein 61.7g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 524.5mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 2305.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 69.5%