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.

Miguel Crespo
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Ali Sha
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These cookies are a family favorite! They're always a hit at potlucks and bake sales.


Ren
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These cookies were easy to make and very tasty.


Md Kokkun
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I added a cup of chopped walnuts and they were amazing!


symphony white
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They were a bit more cakey than I prefer but still very good!


Minuka Perera
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These cookies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Henrique Manzan
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste.


Sheldine Marcelus
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I reduced the amount of sugar by half and they were still plenty sweet. Will definitely try this again!


Md Tarif Khan
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Shahid123 Shahid123
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The molasses flavor was rich and delicious.


Makeup By AYaaN
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These hermit cookies were a hit! They were soft, chewy, and had the perfect amount of spice.