Hermits

Name: Hermits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
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

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By beverly correia
@mamacorreia

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 vote5

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
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How to Make Hermits

Step-by-Step

Blend together in large bowl:1/2 cup oil,1 cup sugar,1/4 cup brown sugar,1 eggand 1/4 cup molasses
In a separate bowl: 3 cups flour,1/2 tsp.salt,1 1/2 tsp. baking soda,1 tsp.each of cinnamon,ginger,and cloves
Add to large bowl above ingredients plus:1 cup raisins,1 cup nuts,and 3-4 tbs.water.
Dough may be thick so mix with hands.Makes 3 long rolls.Place on ungreased sheet and flatten with palms.Brush withbeaten egg.
Bake @360 degrees for 12 min. Cut while warm.I sprinkle mine with sugar.

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About Hermits

Course/Dish: Cookies

Main Ingredient: Flour

Regional Style: American

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids

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