Bayou Hermits

Name: Bayou Hermits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; ½ cup shortening; ½ cup molasses; ½ cup water, lukewarm; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates, cut finely

Eats Now Editorial Team · 560 kcal · General

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Bayou Hermits – a delicious recipe with sugar, shortening, molasses, water, flour, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
½ cup shortening
½ cup molasses
½ cup water, lukewarm
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates, cut finely

1
Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease your cookie sheets.
2
Sift dry ingredients together; set aside.
3
Cream sugar and shortening together until fluffy; add molasses, egg and water.
4
Mix in dry ingredients very well; add fruit.
5
Drop by teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

560

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, ½ cup shortening, ½ cup molasses, ½ cup water, lukewarm, and more.

Yes, Bayou 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
560 kcal
Category
General

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