Hermits
These chewy pecan and raisin filled cookies are a traditional Southern favorite. They are so-named because the flavor improves, because of the amount of spices, as the cookies are tucked away for a few days.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter or margarine
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 egg
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1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups raisins
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1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
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Beat butter or margarine in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and nutmeg; beat until combined. Beat in egg and coffee. Beat in as much of the flour a you can. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in raisins and chopped pecans.
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Drop dough by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Makes about 48.
Nutrition information
Calories 88, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 48 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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