Hermits

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup zucchini, grated
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup dates, chopped finely
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla; then add the zucchini. Add flour, baking powder, soda, spices and salt. Stir well. Stir in the dates, raisins and nuts. Drop by spoonsful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375 F.