Raisin and Walnut Hermits Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Shortening3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Brown sugar1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 3 eggs, well-beaten
 Cake flour2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Baking soda3/4 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Seedless raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Walnuts1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

Work the shortening with a spoon until fluffy and creamy; add sugar while continuing to work with a spoon until light.
Then add the well-beaten eggs.
Sift 2 c of the flour with the soda, spices, and salt, and add to mixture.
Add raisins and nuts mixed with remaining 1/2 c flour.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased or oiled cookie sheets about 2" apart.
Bake in a moderately hot oven of 375°F for 15 min.

Comments

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Posted on: 17 April 2012 - 11:55am
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