Hermits

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, molasses and dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Fold in raisins and nuts.
  4. 4
    Roll in string 3/4-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle sugar on top.
  6. 6
    Bake at 375° on cookie sheet for 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool and cut in cookie size pieces.

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