Hazel's Hermits Recipe
Ingredients:
3/4 c. shortening1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten (save 1 tbsp. to brush tops of hermits)
1/4 c. molasses
2 tbsp. water
3 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
Cooking Directions:
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, molasses and water together. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Form 4 long strips on large greased cookie sheet. Press flat with fingers. Strips will not meet now but will come together during baking. Brush with beaten egg that was saved. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Cut in squares.Other Recipes you might like:
Halloween Hermits, Hermits, Grandma's Hermits, Hermits, Hermits, Hunt's Hermits
