Walnut Hermits

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. dates, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
  2. 2
    Beat well.
  3. 3
    Sift dry ingredients together.
  4. 4
    Add to cream mixture, alternating with sour milk.
  5. 5
    Add nuts and fruit.
  6. 6
    Drop by rounded teaspoonful on ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

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