Hermits

Name: Hermits
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1 c. raisins, chopped; 1 1/2 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. allspice; 1/4 c. milk

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins, chopped
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/4 c. milk

Directions

1

Cream shortening.
2

Add sugar gradually and beat until light. Add egg; blend well.
3

Add vanilla, nuts and raisins and mix.
4

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together and add alternately with milk to first mixture.
5

Mix well.
6

Chill dough; drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
7

Bake in 375° oven for 15 minutes.
8

Makes 4 1/2 dozen.