Bayou Hermits

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 12 cup shortening
  • 12 cup molasses
  • 12 cup water, lukewarm
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates, cut finely

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease your cookie sheets.
  2. 2
    Sift dry ingredients together; set aside.
  3. 3
    Cream sugar and shortening together until fluffy; add molasses, egg and water.
  4. 4
    Mix in dry ingredients very well; add fruit.
  5. 5
    Drop by teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

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