Hermits

Name: Hermits
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 3/4 c. raisins; 3/4 c. chopped nuts

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. raisins
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2

Add eggs; blend well.
3

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon salt, allspice and cloves.
4

Gradually blend dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
5

Stir in raisins and nuts.
6

Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet.
7

Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack to cool.
8

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.