Old-fashioned Hermits

(from postbubble’s recipe box)

Source: Mom (from RecipeThing user nick)

Ingredients

  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 t baking powder
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 1/2 t nutmeg
  • 1/4 t cloves
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/2 c shortening
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c raisins
  • 3/4 c chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Sift together flour, baking powder, spices and salt.

  2. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs together well. Blend in flour mixture.

  3. Add raisins and walnuts, mix well.

  4. Dry by teaspoonsful onto greased baking sheets.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. 3 dozen.

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