Walnut Hermits
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Jean | 📂 Category: Desserts These delightfully spiced Walnut Hermits are packed with walnuts, raisins, and dates. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 12 mins | None | 36 cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Shortening | Softened |
| 2 cups | Brown Sugar | Packed |
| 2 | Eggs | Whole |
| 3 1/2 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 tsp | Baking Powder | None |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 2 tsp | Cinnamon | Spices can be halved |
| 1 tsp | Nutmeg | Ground |
| 1/2 cup | Sour Milk | Or buttermilk (can use 1/2 cup milk plus 2 tsp vinegar) |
| 1 cup | Walnuts | Broken (pecans may be substituted) |
| 2 cups | Seeded Raisins | Plumped |
| 1 cup | Dates | Cut up |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Dough
- Cream the 2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup shortening together until smooth.
- Add the 2 eggs and beat well.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with the 1/2 cup sour milk.
- Stir in the 1 cup broken walnuts, 2 cups seeded raisins, and 1 cup dates.
Step 2: Baking
- Drop the dough by heaping teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 6 days to keep moist.
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