Best 3 Hermit Cookies Recipes

Hermit cookies, also known as macaroons, are a classic treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and endless variations, these cookies are a favorite among both bakers and dessert lovers alike. Whether you prefer them soft and gooey or crisp and crunchy, there's a hermit cookie recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. From classic chocolate chip hermit cookies to unique variations like oatmeal raisin or peanut butter, this article will explore the different types of hermit cookies and provide tips for creating the perfect batch.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HERMIT BAR COOKIES

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This recipe is probably 50 years old - Mom made it for us, and now I make it for our kids - they love these bars. Enjoy!

Provided by AUNT MAMIE

Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
½ cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup warm coffee
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses and egg. Dissolve the baking soda in warm coffee; stir into the molasses mixture. Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and cloves; Gradually stir into the batter. Mix in raisins. Form dough into 4 long strips lengthwise on the cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheets then cut each strip into 2 inch bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

HERMIT COOKIES

Hermit Cookies image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield about 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 large egg whites or a combination of 4 teaspoons meringue powder mixed with 1/4 cup water
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out

Steps:

For the cookies: Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice and ginger in a medium bowl and set aside.
Beat the butter, brown sugar and molasses together in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, eggs and orange zest. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix until incorporated. Add the spiced flour mixture and beat until the dough just comes together. Fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and refrigerate on a plate or baking sheet until firm, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, adjust the oven racks to the top and lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
Arrange the chilled dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the tops of the hermits are no longer glossy and the edges are firm, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
For the glaze: While the cookies cool, mix the confectioners' sugar, egg whites and vanilla seeds in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until smooth and shiny.
Transfer the glaze to a piping bag and pipe stripes onto the cooled hermits. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

HERMIT COOKIES (DIABETIC)

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These have been a favorite of mine for quite some time and i hope they be will for you after trying them.

Provided by Bluenoser

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 48 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
3 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour (sifted)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove (ground)
1/3 cup skim milk
1/3 cup raisins (chopped)
1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

Cream together shortening and brown sugar replacement.
Add egg ,beat until light and fluffy.
Combine flour,baking powder,cinnamon,salt,baking soda,nutmeg and cloves in sifter.
Add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
Fold in raisins and walnuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets,2 to 3 inches apart.
Bake at 350F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 28.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.7

Tips:

Use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cookies spread and bake evenly.
Chill your dough before baking. This will help your cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Don't overmix your dough. Overmixing can make your cookies tough.
Bake your cookies at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for baking hermit cookies is 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Watch your cookies closely while they're baking. They can go from perfectly baked to overdone in a matter of minutes.
Let your cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Hermit cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of hermit cookies that will be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!