Hermits

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening or margarine
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp. ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix margarine, add sugar, egg and molasses.
  2. 2
    Beat together well.
  3. 3
    Add flour (sift before measuring) and dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Add raisins.
  5. 5
    Dough will be stiff, so knead with hands.
  6. 6
    Spread on ungreased pan, leaving 1-inch edge from edge of pan.
  7. 7
    Bake at 375°. Cool for 20 minutes before cutting.

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