Ingredients for Molasses Hermits
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Cream Of Tartar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Mace
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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How to Make Molasses Hermits
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, toss 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts with 1/4 cup flour.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, and 1 cup molasses. Beat well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the floured raisins and walnuts.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or serving as drop cookies.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
5g
Carbs
4g
