Hermits Recipe

Ingredients:

3/4 c. shortening (Crisco)
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. molasses
2 tbsp. water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)
1 egg for glaze (opt.)

Cooking Directions:

Cream together shortening, white and brown sugar. Beat in 2 eggs, molasses and water. Mix until smooth. Stir together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Mix into batter. Stir in raisins and nuts. Grease one large or two small cookie sheets with sides. Make 3 lengths of cookie dough down the length of the large sheet, strips should be about 3" wide. Beat egg and brush over top of dough (optional). Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Don't over bake. Cool slightly, then cut in diagonal strips.

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