Gingerbread Hermits Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Hermits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 ½ cups brown sugar, packed; 4 large eggs; ⅓ cup molasses; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (or pecans)

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
⅓ cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (or pecans)

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter and flour 3 pieces aluminum foil to fit baking sheets.
3
Using electric mixer, beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
4
Add brown sugar and beat until light, about 3 minutes.
5
Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time.
6
Add molasses and beat until smooth.
7
Sift flour, baking powder and soda, spices, and salt together.
8
Add to butter mixture and mix just until blended.
9
Stir in chopped ginger, the raisins, and nuts.
10
Using fingers, shape dough into 6 logs about 1 inch high and 1-1/2 inches wide, 2 on each piece of foil.
11
Dough spreads when baked, so space logs well apart.
12
Lightly beat remaining egg and brush over logs.
13
Bake on baking sheets on center rack of oven until golden but still quite soft, 10-14 minutes.
14
Let cool completely on foil on wire racks.
15
Cut logs crosswise into 2-inch-wide bars.
16
Store in airtight containers.

1717

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 2 ½ cups brown sugar, packed, 4 large eggs, ⅓ cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread 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.

Gingerbread Hermits

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