Hermits

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1/2 c. sour milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with molasses and sour milk to creamed mixture. Finally, add egg, then raisins.
  3. 3
    Spread to thickness of 1-inch on a greased cookie sheet (with sides).
  4. 4
    Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with sugar.

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