Hermits I

Recipe View Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the molasses, raisins, and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter. (3 minutes)

Recipe View To make bar cookies: Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cut into bars while warm and let cool completely on a wire rack. (35 minutes)

Recipe View To make drop cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (20 minutes)