Hermits

Name: Hermits
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. mace; 1/4 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 c. raisins; 3/4 c. chopped walnuts

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. raisins
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
2

Cream shortening, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3

Add eggs and beat well.
4

Add sifted dry ingredients, blending well. Add raisins and walnuts; mix well.
5

Drop by teaspoon on greased baking sheet.
6

Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.