Christmas Baking Countdown:Holly Hermits
October 17, 2007 by Marye Audet
Filed under Christmas Baking, Cookies, Make ahead
Week 7. You didn’t really think I was going to forget, did you? These Hermits are an old, old recipe…but still awesome good. They keep really well unless the kids find out where you have them stored.
1/2 c unsalted butter
1 c brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbs water
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
3/4 c mixed candied fruit
1/2 c raisins (I prefer currants or dried cranberries here)
1/2 c coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
Cream together butter and brown sugar. Add egg and water and beat well. Stir dry …read more
