Hermits

Name: Hermits
Ingredients: 2 c. raisins; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 c. margarine; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1

Cover raisins with cold water; simmer about 10 minutes.
2

Drain and cool.
3

Cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition.
4

Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5

Add raisins and nuts; fold in thoroughly.
6

Batter will be stiff.
7

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
8

Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cool in pan; cut into 24 squares.