Oldfashioned Hermit Cookies

By MJH

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg white or 2 tablespoons egg substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water.
Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
Combine the molasses, butter, egg white and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fold in walnuts and raisins.
Divide batter in half; shape each half into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and edges are set.
Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into 1-1/2-in. rectangles.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
Store in an airtight container.