Hermits

By Addie

These hermits are great everyday cookies kids love. Feel free to use dried cranberries in place of the raisins. They're great for a party, or take them along to a family gathering or potluck event.


Yield: Makes About 4 Dozen Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees.


MY NOTES: Remaining instructions were missing, but recipes looked so tasty I decided to keep it anyway and just figure out the baking time for these hermits.cookies.