Adelaide's Hermits Recipe

Name: Adelaide's Hermits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup softened butter; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup molasses; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup lukewarm water; 1 cup raisins

Servings: persons

½ cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
½ cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup lukewarm water
1 cup raisins

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Dissolve baking soda in water and have ready.
3
Cream butter and sugar until light.
4
Add molasses, beaten egg and vanilla.
5
Sift flour, spices and salt together.
6
Add dry ingredients a little at a time alternating with the water mixture.
7
I start with the liquid and end with the liquid.
8
Fold in raisins.
9
Bake in narrow strips, two inches wide, on ungreased cookie sheet for twelve to fifteen minutes at 375 degrees F.
10
Lately I have been using the new space age cookie liners.
11
Cook until stays softly firm when touched with finger tip.
12
Cool on rack.
13
Cut diagonally with pizza cutter.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup softened butter, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup molasses, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Adelaide's Hermits falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Adelaide's Hermits

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