Crispy Oat Hermits Recipe

Name: Crispy Oat Hermits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups shortening; 1 ¼ cups brown sugar, Packed; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup dried apricot, Chopped; 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, Chopped

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups shortening
1 ¼ cups brown sugar, Packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 ½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried apricot, Chopped
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, Chopped

1
In bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
2
Beat in eggs; one at a time, and vanilla.
3
Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and nutmeg; stir into creamed mixture.
4
Stir in oats, raisins, apricots and nuts.
5
Using 2 teaspoons, drop dough onto greased baking sheets.
6
Bake in 350F (180C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
7
(Store in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.)

886

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups shortening, 1 ¼ cups brown sugar, Packed, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Crispy Oat Hermits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Oat Hermits

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