Hermits

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 c. sifted 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. crushed walnuts
  • 2 c. seedless raisins
  • 1 c. dates, cut up

Directions

  1. 1
    Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add eggs; beat well. Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  3. 3
    Add nuts and fruits.
  4. 4
    Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
  5. 5
    Bake at 375° for about 10 to 12 minutes.

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