Hermits

Name: Hermits
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening (1 stick margarine); 1 1/4 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 c. molasses; 3 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cloves and cinnamon; 1 c. raisins; 3 oz. water (scant); 1 c. nuts (optional)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (1 stick margarine)
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
3 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves and cinnamon
1 c. raisins
3 oz. water (scant)
1 c. nuts (optional)

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar.
2

Add egg and molasses.
3

Add dry ingredients, water, raisins and nuts.
4

Mark dough quarters in bowl. Take one quarter and roll into sausage-like roll to fit lengthwise on a greased cookie sheet, 2 rolls on a sheet.
5

Brush tops with beaten egg.
6

Bake 15 minutes in 350° to 375° oven.
7

Cut when cool.