Hermits
By
beverly correia
@mamacorreia
1
Years ago a friend gave me this recipe.This is my husbands favorite.It's just as good or better than ones you buy at a bakery.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Serves:
10-12
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
10 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
- 1/2 c
- vegetable oil
- 1 c
- sugar
- 1/4 c
- brown sugar
- 1
- egg
- 1/4 c
- molasses
- 3 c
- flour
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1 1/2 tsp
- baking soda
- 1 tsp
- cinnamon
- 1 tsp
- ginger
- 1 tsp
- cloves
- 1 c
- raisins
- 1 c
- nuts(optional)
- 3-4 tsp
- water
How to Make Hermits
- 1Blend together in large bowl:1/2 cup oil,1 cup sugar,1/4 cup brown sugar,1 eggand 1/4 cup molasses
- 2In a separate bowl: 3 cups flour,1/2 tsp.salt,1 1/2 tsp. baking soda,1 tsp.each of cinnamon,ginger,and cloves
- 3Add to large bowl above ingredients plus:1 cup raisins,1 cup nuts,and 3-4 tbs.water.
- 4Dough may be thick so mix with hands.Makes 3 long rolls.Place on ungreased sheet and flatten with palms.Brush withbeaten egg.
- 5Bake @360 degrees for 12 min. Cut while warm.I sprinkle mine with sugar.
About Hermits
Course/Dish: Cookies
Main Ingredient: Flour
Regional Style: American
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, For Kids
