These Passover Hermit Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking by using a honey cake mix as the base, ensuring they remain kosher for Passover while delivering rich, comforting flavors. The addition of instant coffee enhances the depth of the chocolate and spice notes, creating a complex, mocha-like undertone that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the raisins. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, contrasting with the soft, chewy texture of the cookie. These cookies are ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet treat to share with family and friends. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they capture the essence of home-style baking with a festive flair. The chilling step ensures the dough holds its shape, resulting in perfectly formed cookies that are tender yet substantial.
Passover Hermit Cookies
Description
These Passover Hermit Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional holiday baking by using a honey cake mix as the base, ensuring they remain kosher for Passover while delivering rich, comforting flavors. The addition of instant coffee enhances the depth of the chocolate and spice notes, creating a complex, mocha-like undertone that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the raisins. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, contrasting with the soft, chewy texture of the cookie. These cookies are ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet treat to share with family and friends. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they capture the essence of home-style baking with a festive flair. The chilling step ensures the dough holds its shape, resulting in perfectly formed cookies that are tender yet substantial.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 300&# 194;°F (150ðC).
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In a large bowl, stir the instant coffee into the honey cake mix until well combined.
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In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, beat the egg, then add the peanut oil and enough water or orange juice to reach the 1/2 cup mark. Mix well.
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Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix as directed on the cake mix package until a dough forms.
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Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up.
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Grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
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Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1588.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 49.5g77%
- Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
- Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
- Sodium 43.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 301.9g101%
- Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
- Sugars 292.2g
- Protein 14.2g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
*Note on Oil: Peanut oil is recommended for flavor, but you can substitute with any neutral oil or kosher-for-Passover oil if preferred. Ensure the oil is certified kosher for Passover if strictly observing.
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Variation: For a brighter flavor, use orange juice instead of water for the liquid measurement. This complements the honey and spice notes nicely.
Tip: If the dough feels too soft after chilling, refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes before baking to ensure the cookies hold their shape.
