Ingredients for Adelaide's Hermits
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 cups raisins
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
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How to Make Adelaide's Hermits
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in ½ cup molasses, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the baking soda mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 2 cups raisins.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, forming narrow strips approximately 2 inches wide.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, cut diagonally with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
63g
Fat
12g
Carbs
10g
