Hermit Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter room, temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Cream together butter and brown sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing between each one. Add in vanilla and mix again.
2. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing as you do. Fold in fruit and nuts.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lined baking sheets. Make sure cookies are 2″ apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Do not over-bake. Allow to cool on cookie sheets before transferring to wire rack to cool completely before serving.