HERMITS (BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS 1969)

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A distinctively different hermit recipe. No molasses, no coffee, but lots of flavor. My mother made these every year. The current BHG recipe is different.

Provided by ChibiBarako

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup clabbered milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins (seedless)
1 cup dates, cut up

Steps:

  • Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  • Add nuts and fruits. (If you're using a stand mixer, go slowly; this will be hard on the motor.).
  • Drop by heaping teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 about 10-12 minutes.

Roxy
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These hermits are way too sweet for my taste.


Sadi Gaming
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I found these hermits to be a bit too dry. I think I'll add some extra molasses next time.


Mwamba Emmanuel
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but these hermits are still really good.


kevin yeung (Norillion)
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I can't wait to try these hermits. They look so delicious!


Huseenmiiris Abdulahi
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These hermits are the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Naresh Pashwan
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I love the way these hermits smell while they're baking. They fill the whole house with a wonderful aroma.


Marticia Donaldson
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These hermits are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive and delicious.


Luis Pat
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I've been making these hermits for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Cindy Shelton
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These hermits are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Jevin Jevrishan
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I love that these hermits are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of flavors.


Aliyengie. Banda
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These hermits are a great way to use up leftover raisins and nuts.


Wannyana Esther
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These hermits are now my go-to cookie recipe.


gullam mahayodin
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These hermits are a family favorite. They're always a hit at potlucks and bake sales.


Nathan Mendenhall
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I love the chewy texture of these hermits. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Logan Henry
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These hermits are the best! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Lytashe Marshall
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I love the way these hermits turned out! They're so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is amazing.


Lalijoonstan Elghorfi
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These hermits are delicious! The raisins and nuts give them a great texture, and the spices make them really flavorful.


Sonam Gyelmo
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I've made these hermits several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


mstnasrin nasrin
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These hermits are the perfect combination of chewy and soft, with a delicious blend of spices and nuts. I love that they're not too sweet, and the molasses gives them a lovely depth of flavor.