Hermits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together soda, salt, flour, ginger, cinnamon and ground cloves.
2. 2
   Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses well.
3. 3
   Stir in remaining sifted ingredients.
4. 4
   Add raisins last.
5. 5
   Press evenly over ungreased jelly roll pan (11 x 17-inch) or shape in rolls about one inch in diameter and squash lightly with wet glass bottom to 1/3-inch thickness.
6. 6
   Sprinkle sugar over dough.
7. 7
   Bake for 9 to 11 minutes at 375°.
8. 8
   Cracks in the cookies will remain yellow and appear uncooked, but remove from oven.
9. 9
   Cool.
10. 10
    Cut into bars.