Hermit Cookies

December 27, 2014

Hermit Cookies have a curious name as well as past. According to my research, they make their first appearance in a cookbook published in 188O by the ladies of Trinity Church called Champlain Valley Book of Recipes. Other books followed with variations of the hermit cookie. It is believed that hermit cookies were originally a plain cookie with spices, nuts, raisins or currants added to them. Initially though, nuts did not feature into the recipe. The use of nuts came about in the 1900’s; also

3 cups of flour
1 cup Crisco
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
8 oz. sour cream
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. ground ginger
a pinch of salt
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts

In a small bowl, mix the spices. Add the nuts and dates. Set aside. In a separate bowl, place the Crisco and slowly beat in both sugars. Slowly add the flour until it is thoroughly mixed. Add the eggs and...
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Nutritions

Calories
178

Sodium
42mg
1% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
23g
7% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV