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a plate filled with old fashioned hermit cookies.
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Small Batch Hermit Cookies

Small batch hermit cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm spices, raisins, dates, and nuts. An easy old-fashioned cookie made with simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: hermit cookies, hermits, spice cookies
Servings: 8 cookies
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter -softened to room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ cup chopped dates (5 to 6 dates)
  • ¼ cup raisins
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute.
  • Add the egg yolk and lemon juice, then mix until combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
  • Stir in the chopped walnuts, dates, and raisins.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use Softened Butter: Butter should be soft enough to press with your finger and leave a slight indentation. Set it out for about 30 minutes before baking.
  • Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon flour into the dry measuring cup, then level it off. Scooping directly can pack in too much flour and make cookies dry.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix just until the ingredients come together to avoid tough cookies.
  • Bake Until Edges Are Set: The centers may look slightly underdone but will firm up as the cookies cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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