HERMIT COOKIES

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS!

Step into the world of classic New England baking with our Hermit Cookies, a spiced delight that has been cherished for generations. These soft, cake-like cookies are infused with warm spices and a hint of molasses, making them the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee on a crisp, autumn afternoon.

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- In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice and ginger. Mix well and set aside.

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- Beat together butter, brown sugar and molasses with a mixer for 3 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through mixing.

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- Add vanilla and eggs and beat well.

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- Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

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- Fold in chocolate chips and orange zest.

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- Using a 2 tablespoon portion scoop, scoop batter onto rounds wax paper. Place into the refrigerator for 1 hour.

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- Preheat oven to 325 and place dough, 2" apart on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove from oven and let stand to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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- Once cookies are cool, mix together powdered sugar and milk until you have a glaze consistency that will fall off a spoon but isn't too thin that it barely sticks onto the spoon. Drizzle on top of cookies and let stand to harden.

Floral Pattern
Floral Pattern

Hermit Cookies: Classic New England treats featuring soft, spiced cookies filled with chocolate chips and a touch of molasses, perfect for savoring with your favorite hot beverage.

Floral Pattern
Floral Pattern