As a timeless classic, Granny's Hermits have captured the hearts of cookie enthusiasts for generations. Their delectable blend of chocolate, nuts, and coconut, encased in a tender, chewy oat-filled cookie, creates a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the senses. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the journey to craft these iconic cookies promises an experience that is both rewarding and delicious. Discover the secrets behind Granny's Hermits, unraveling the techniques and ingredients that elevate them from ordinary cookies to extraordinary treats, leaving a lasting impression on all who indulge.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HERMITS
Dress up a cookie plate with these old-fashioned spice bars full of raisins, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and nuts. Then dip the chewy treats in coffee or hot cocoa on frosty days. It's said the cookies are called "hermits" because you can hide them out of sight, just like hermits, for days. They'll be just as good-maybe even better as the flavors blend and develop! -Jeri Tirmenstein, Apache Junction, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 14 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cover raisins with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. , Whisk together next 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine molasses, butter, egg white and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins (batter will be wet)., Divide batter in half; spread each half (wetting hands, if necessary) into a 12x2-in. rectangle 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until edges are lightly browned and set, 10-15 minutes., Transfer rectangles to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1-1/2-in. bars. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HERMITS I
These can be made into either drop cookies or bar cookies.
Provided by Corrinne
Categories Desserts Cookies Molasses Cookie Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl cream together butter, sugar and spices. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Sift in the flour, baking soda and salt and stir until well blended. Stir in molasses and raisins.
- To make bar cookies: Spread mixture on cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Cut into bars while warm and let cool on wire rack.
- To make drop cookies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop batter about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 84 mg, Sugar 10 g
HERMIT BARS
Rich with molasses, hermit bars are spicy, old-fashioned treats that keep for days. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-by-8-by-2-inch pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Butter parchment; set pan aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl once. Add molasses; beat until combined and scrape down sides of bowl. Add the flour mixture and raisins; beat on low until dough just comes together, about 1 minute. Press dough into prepared pan. Bake until golden but still very soft to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into bars. Hermit bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
HERMITS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; stir well to mix. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and brown sugar until combined. Beat in the egg until the mixture is smooth. Lower the speed and beat in half the flour mixture, then all the cold coffee. Scrape the bowl and beaters well, then beat in the remaining flour mixture. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for 1 hour.
- About 20 minutes before you are ready to bake the cookies, set the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough 2 or 3 inches apart onto the prepared pans. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they spread and become firm. Slide the papers off the pans onto racks. After the cookies have cooled, detach them from the paper and store them between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in a tin or plastic container with a tight-fitting cover.
BETTY CROCKER'S HERMITS
My family has been making this recipe every Christmas. Our now very- worn Betty Crocker cookbook has this page virtually disintegrating, which is why I wanted to put it up here. Note the original recipe calls for a temperature of 400, but I find that this frequently results in burnt bottoms and underdone tops. I prefer 350, with a slightly longer bake time.
Provided by Sea-town Chef
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h10m
Yield 36 cookies, 10-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare coffee, set aside to chill (just needs to come to room temperature).
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar with the egg. Now, add in the cold coffee - mixture will look a bit brown and foamy, that's okay.
- In a a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Slowly combine the flour mixture with the wet ingredients above. Now stir in the raisins and walnuts.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably several hours) - this step is key!
- Once the dough is ready, drop spoonfuls (a bit more than a tablespoon) onto a high-rimmed pan (helps keep them dense- it you like lighter, more spread out cookies do it on a no-rim pan).
- Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 43, Sodium 276.3, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 32.4, Protein 4.9
HERMITS II
This recipe dates back to colonial New England.
Provided by Dawn West
Categories Desserts Cookies Molasses Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, cream the sugar and butter until light yellow and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg whites, and egg; beat well.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture until flour disappears. Fold in raisins and nuts.
- Drop by tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 8-9 minutes. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 120.5 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
GRANDMA'S HERMITS
Make and share this Grandma's Hermits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Caryn
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 35m
Yield 36-42 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and shortening with brown sugar.
- Add eggs; mix well.
- Add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk; mix well.
- Stir in raisins and nuts.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden in color.
- Cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 108.2, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.8, Protein 2.3
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Measuring Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients whenever possible. This will ensure that you get the most accurate results.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cookies will taste. If you can, use local and organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake at the Right Temperature: The oven temperature is critical for achieving the perfect cookie. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking.
- Don't Overbake: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
- Let the Cookies Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help them set and prevent them from breaking.
Conclusion:
These classic hermit cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet filling, and crunchy topping, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a satisfying and nostalgic snack, give these hermit cookies a try.
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