Hermits

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 3/4 tsp. ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. raisins

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
  2. 2
    Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture.
  3. 3
    Mix well and add raisins.
  4. 4
    Using wet hands, shape dough into long 1-inch thick ropes and place on cookie sheets flattened out a little.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  6. 6
    Bake for approximately 9 minutes at 375° until dough cracks on top.
  7. 7
    Remove immediately from oven and cool.
  8. 8
    Cut into 3-inch pieces.

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