Hermit Cookies

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. dates, cut up

Directions

  1. 1
    Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
  2. 2
    Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Add nuts, raisins and dates.
  3. 3
    Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
  4. 4
    Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5
    Makes 6 dozen.

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