Halloween Hermits

 

Halloween Hermits

• 1 1/2 cups butter


• 4 cups flour


• 2 cups sugar


• 3 eggs


• 1 tsp. each cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg


• 1 cup currants or dates, chopped


• 1 cup raisins, chopped


• 1 cup any kind of nuts, chopped


• 1 teaspoon baking soda


• 3 tablespoons bourbon, rum (or milk for the kiddies!)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream together butter and sugar, until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients and baking soda.

Stir in nuts, raisins and chopped currants or dates. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto silicone or parchment-lined baking sheets.

Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.