Magic Hermits

Chef mariajane's Note:

Another great cookie recipe - so easy to make - fantastic to have with a cup of tea or coffee!!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 48 cookies

• ¾ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs , well beaten
• 1 cup raisins , chopped
• 1 cup walnuts , chopped
• 1 cup dates , chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. Mix and sift the dry ingredients.
2. Cream butter, add sugar and eggs and vanilla; then add 1/3 of the flour mixture, fruit and nuts. Add more flour and liquid alternately until they are all used up. Mix thoroughly.
3. Drop by teaspoonful on a greased pan.
4. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes.