Hermits Nut Free Food

HERMITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cover raisins with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. , Whisk together next 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine molasses, butter, egg white and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins (batter will be wet)., Divide batter in half; spread each half (wetting hands, if necessary) into a 12x2-in. rectangle 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until edges are lightly browned and set, 10-15 minutes., Transfer rectangles to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1-1/2-in. bars. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

HERMIT COOKIES W/ RAISINS AND NUTS

Steps:

• Cream shortening; add sugar and eggs one at a time; beat until light.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture.
• Fold in raisins and nuts; mix well.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.

HERMITS (NUT FREE)

Steps:

• Cream butter and brown sugar in large bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Beat until smooth.
• Combine next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add to butter mixture in 3 additions, mixing well after each addition until no dry flour remains.
• Add remaining 3 ingredients. Mix well. Drop, using 1 1/2 tbsp for each, about 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in 375 F oven for 6-8 minutes until golden. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.