Hermits

By mcooking

This is an old recipe passed down from my Grandmother Claus.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup currants
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat until light and fluffy. Add soda and brandy. Add the flour alternately with the fruit and nuts. The dough will be soft. Drop by teaspoon full, 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Do not over bake.