Hermits Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Hermits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 3 large eggs, plus 1 large egg, beaten, for brushing; 2/3 cup molasses; 3/4 cup golden raisins; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts; 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
3 large eggs, plus 1 large egg, beaten, for brushing
2/3 cup molasses
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter and flour 3 baking sheets.
2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt together in a large bowl.
3
Beat the butter and brown sugar together in another bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3 minutes.
4
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
5
Add the molasses and beat until smooth.
6
While mixing slowly, add the flour mixture to make a sticky batter, being careful not to overmix.
7
Fold in the raisins, cranberries, walnuts and ginger.
8
Divide dough into 6 pieces and with slightly damp hands, shape each piece into a 1-inch wide log.
9
Place 2 logs on each of the prepared cookie sheets, leaving plenty of space between each log, since the cookies spread considerably when baked.
10
Brush with egg.
11
Bake cookies, rotating the pans halfway through baking, until dark golden but still soft, about 15 minutes, Cool completely.
12
Cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch wide bar cookies.
13
Serve, or store hermits covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.

1680

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

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