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Christmas Hermits

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Christmas Hermits are a beloved traditional holiday cookie, celebrated for their dense, chewy texture and rich, spiced flavor. These treats are generously loaded with seedless raisins, currants, and chopped nuts, creating a delightful contrast of soft fruit and crunchy bits in every bite. The dough is infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, offering a comforting aroma that fills the kitchen while they bake. Perfect for Christmas morning, holiday gift exchanges, or cozy winter afternoons with coffee, these cookies bring a nostalgic, home-style charm to any gathering. They keep well in airtight containers, making them ideal for batch baking and sharing with friends and family throughout the season.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 2880.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
Christmas Hermits are a beloved traditional holiday cookie, celebrated for their dense, chewy texture and rich, spiced flavor. These treats are generously loaded with seedless raisins, currants, and chopped nuts, creating a delightful contrast of soft fruit and crunchy bits in every bite. The dough is infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, offering a comforting aroma that fills the kitchen while they bake. Perfect for Christmas morning, holiday gift exchanges, or cozy winter afternoons with coffee, these cookies bring a nostalgic, home-style charm to any gathering. They keep well in airtight containers, making them ideal for batch baking and sharing with friends and family throughout the season.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter; soft
  • 3 cup Brown sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 4 tablespoon Milk
  • 3 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 6 cup Flour
  • 2 cup Seedless raisins
  • 2 cup Currants
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Nutmeats; chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them lightly.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the milk.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups of the flour and the baking powder, then gently fold this mixture into the creamed butter mixture until just combined.
  5. 5
    Fold in the seedless raisins, currants, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. 6
    Sift the remaining 3 cups of flour and gently fold it into the dough until no dry streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
  7. 7
    Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 to 1.5 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. 8
    Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown and set.
  9. 9
    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. 10
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2880.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58.9g91%
Saturated Fat 33.3g167%
Cholesterol 315.8mg106%
Sodium 1120.8mg47%
Total Carbohydrate 548.8g183%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g61%
Sugars 267.7g
Protein 47.4g95%

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

Keywords: christmas, hermits, cookies, holiday, raisins, currants, spiced, nuts, baking, dessert, traditional, fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, chewy, gifts, batch, winter, comfort, classic
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