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RCI-BR.005.0350.001

Hermit Cookies

A nice tropical variation of the traditional hermit cookie. For another twist on this theme substitute diced dried pineapple for part of the dried dates.

nut-free
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl and set aside.
3
Beat softened butter with sugar and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
4
Add slightly beaten egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
5
Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6
Stir in packed flaked coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, and chopped dates until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain slightly soft.
11 minutes
9
Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
5 minutes