Pumpkin Hermits Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible warmth of these Pumpkin Hermits! This treasured recipe, originally from Virginia Bunn's "Exclusively Pumpkin" cookbook, delivers a delightful twist on classic hermit cookies. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and studded with crunchy nuts and juicy raisins, these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies are a family favorite. Perfect for fall baking and holiday gatherings!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 117.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Hermits

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How to Make Pumpkin Hermits

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease two baking sheets.
  3. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and 1 cup raisins.
  8. Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Enjoy! Makes approximately 6 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

9g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Hermits?

Pumpkin Hermits takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Hermits?

Pumpkin Hermits has approximately 117.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Hermits?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Hermits are Brown Sugar, Butter, Egg Substitute, Pumpkin, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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