Hermits II

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the molasses, egg whites, and egg to the creamed mixture; beat until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop by rounded tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets or parchment paper-lined baking sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 9 mins Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (8-9 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View If desired, lightly sift confectioners' sugar over the cookies once they have cooled.