Hermits

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. chopped raisins
  • 1 c. chopped dates

Directions

  1. 1
    Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add eggs and beat well.
  3. 3
    Sift dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  5. 5
    Add nuts and fruit.
  6. 6
    Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

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