Hermit Cookies
Hermit cookies are soft, chewy spiced cookies loaded with raisins and molasses, based on a traditional recipe enjoyed for over a century. Their warm ginger and cinnamon flavor profile makes them a quintessential fall bake.
Total
35 minServings
14Difficulty
MediumIngredients
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cover the raisins with boiling water. Let them stand for five minutes, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the molasses, melted butter, egg white and vanilla extract. Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the walnuts and raisins (note: the batter will be wet).
- 3
Divide the batter in half, then spread each half into a 12x2-inch rectangle, 2 inches apart, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the edges are lightly browned and set, 10 to 15 minutes. Editor's Tip: It can be helpful to wet your hands before spreading the cookie dough.
- 4
Transfer the cookie rectangles to a cutting board. With a serrated knife, cut the cookies diagonally into 1-1/2-inch bars. Remove the cookies to wire racks to cool.
