Spicy Hermit Cookies
A delightful treat that combines the warmth of spices with the chewiness of a classic hermit cookie.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 23gFat: 6gSugar: 13g
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 ½ cups raisins or currants optional
- ½ cup chopped candied ginger optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the raisins or currants and chopped candied ginger if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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