Hermits (Cavaiani)

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Servings: 24 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Spiced molasses cookies with nuts, raisins, and a chewy texture
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Hermits (Cavaiani)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24 Calories: 814.5

Description

These traditional British Hermits, also known as Cavaiani, are rich, spiced drop cookies that deliver a comforting blend of warm spices and chewy textures. The dough features a base of brown sugar and margarine, enriched with eggs and studded with chopped walnuts and plump raisins. Warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger cut through the sweetness, creating a complex flavor profile perfect for afternoon tea or holiday baking. They hold their shape beautifully while remaining soft and moist inside. These sturdy cookies store well, making them an excellent choice for gifting or keeping in a tin for a quick, satisfying snack throughout the week.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and brown sugar at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing at medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl before and after adding the eggs to ensure even mixing.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, dry sugar substitute (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and water to the creamy margarine mixture. Mix at medium speed just until blended and a soft dough forms.
  6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the bottoms but still soft on top.
  8. Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 814.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.6g38%
Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 1761.0mg74%
Total Carbohydrate 131.3g44%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 39.9g
Protein 15.4g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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