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Candied Cherry Hermits

By: Joy Townsend

"Candied cherries give traditional spice hermit cookies a new taste twist. They're so moist and chewy it's hard to eat just one."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 21 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup raisins, chopped
3/4 cup candied cherries, chopped

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the pecans, raisins and cherries.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.