Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hermit Cookies are an under-rated cookie. Called 'hermits' because they can be stored, these fruit and nut filled biscuits are packed with flavour and spice. This 19th century cookie is popular in the U.S and Canada, with the main difference between the two countries is the Canadian cookies tend to contain dates - just like our recipe here! Hermit cookies are so popular overseas they even have a National day of celebration on November 15th. We love them for Christmas as the spiced flavour is reminiscent of Christmas cakes and puddings, but once you whip up a batch, you'll be making them all year round! The mix is quick to prepare and the cookies are formed by simply dropping tablespoonfuls of the batter onto your baking tray (yes, no rolling needed!). These cookies are then finished off with an optional rum glaze. It's Christmas in every bite!
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Hermit Cookies are an under-rated cookie. Called 'hermits' because they can be stored, these fruit and nut filled biscuits are packed with flavour and spice. This 19th century cookie is popular in the U.S and Canada, with the main difference between the two countries is the Canadian cookies tend to contain dates - just like our recipe here! Hermit cookies are so popular overseas they even have a National day of celebration on November 15th. We love them for Christmas as the spiced flavour is reminiscent of Christmas cakes and puddings, but once you whip up a batch, you'll be making them all year round! The mix is quick to prepare and the cookies are formed by simply dropping tablespoonfuls of the batter onto your baking tray (yes, no rolling needed!). These cookies are then finished off with an optional rum glaze. It's Christmas in every bite!
Check out the full recipe at bit.ly/3Gw3ntb and keep up to date with all our latest kitchen creations by subscribing here: bit.ly/3mp6E3l.
If you love recipes like these, you can find plenty more on our Instagram ( instagram.com/kidspotkitchen ), Facebook (facebook.com/KidspotAustralia) or by checking out our Pinterest board ( pinterest.com/kidspot ).
You can also join our Facebook group ( facebook.com/groups/thekidspotkitchen )
