CANDIED CHERRY HERMITS

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large 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 and mix well. Stir in the pecans, raisins and cherries. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.