Easy Hermits Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheets.
3. 3
   Beat sugar, shortening, molasses, and egg together till smooth.
4. 4
   Mix spices, soda, flour, and raisins.
5. 5
   Add in to the sugar-shortening mix with water to make a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 3 logs, about 12 inches long, on greased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   May brush with beaten egg yolk.
8. 8
   Bake about 20 min.
9. 9
   Let cold; slice into 2 or possibly 3 inch pcs.
10. 10
    You can make the logs ahead of time and chill (wrapped).