Rose’s Hermits Recipe
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Overview:
- Name: Rose’s Hermits
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars)
- Calories: 101 per serving
- Fat Content: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 5.9mg
- Sodium Content: 54.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 8.9g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
- Servings: 72 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup black coffee
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 1/4 cups walnuts
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Cream Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
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Add Coffee:
- Stir in the black coffee until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Mix in Raisins and Walnuts:
- Gently mix in the raisins and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chill Dough:
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
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Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
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Shape and Place Dough:
- Using a rounded teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Check for Doneness:
- To ensure they’re perfectly baked, lightly touch the cookies; they should spring back slightly, leaving almost no imprint.
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Avoid Overbaking:
- Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft and chewy.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy:
- Serve these delicious Rose’s Hermits cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy their wonderful flavor and homemade goodness!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 101
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 5.9mg
- Sodium: 54.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 8.9g
- Protein: 1.3g
Notes:
- These Hermits cookies are perfect for any occasion, from snacking to sharing at potlucks or holiday gatherings.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped pecans.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Enjoy baking these delightful Rose’s Hermits cookies and sharing them with your loved ones! 🌹🍪
