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Hermits

The Century Cook Book, 1894
Soft and comforting little hermit cookies, perfectly spiced.
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup seedless chopped raisins
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • 2 ½ cups flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Beat together buter and sugar
  • Add eggs, and baking powder dissolved in milk. Stir well.
  • Add flour, and spices. Stir until well mixed.
  • Roll about ¼" thick, and cut into squares.
  • Bake 6-7 minutes, or until centers are just set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 85mg | Sugar: 10g
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