Adelaide S Hermits Recipe

Ingredients for Adelaide S Hermits

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Clove
• Cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 2 cups raisins

How to Make Adelaide S Hermits

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in ½ cup molasses, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Stir in 2 cups raisins.
8. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, forming narrow strips approximately 2 inches wide.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
10. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cool, cut diagonally with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.