Hermit Cookies

Hermit cookies were the cherished cookie of those that worked and traveled on the Clipper ships. Cape Cod Massachusetts was the location that these Hermits originated and was also a great stop along the way of many clipper ships.

Sailors could store the cookies easily in canisters. The canisters would be kept on the ship and would keep the sailors company on the long sea voyages. In the same manner that the sailors kept their cherished cookies those who take lunches on short or long hauls will cherish them as well. Wanting to send a treat to someone you love through the mail?? Then consider sending hermits they ship well as well.

Loaded with raisins and nuts the hermit cookie has a simple soft and chewy texture. Hermit cookies are enjoyed in both the United States and Canada. Canadians often include dates with the raisin and nuts in their hermits. The cookies may be decorated with a sugar glaze or left plan.

Easy Hermits Cookies Recipe

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup cold coffee
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, shortening, coffee, egg, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake about 8 to 10 minutes, until almost no indentation remains when touched.
Remove cookies from sheets and place on wire racks to cool completely.
This recipe yields about 4 dozen Easy Hermits Cookies.

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