Spicy Hermits

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. cut up dates (8 oz. pkg.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening, brown sugar and eggs; add water.
  2. 2
    Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves into creamed mixture.
  3. 3
    Stir until blended.
  4. 4
    Add dates and mix well.
  5. 5
    Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheets.
  6. 6
    Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Makes about 3 dozen.

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