APPLE HERMITS

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• makes 3 to 4 dozen
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cups light brown sugar, packed
• cup molasses
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• teaspoon cloves
• teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup finely chopped apple

Details

Adapted from tampabay.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 350 degrees.

Rinse raisins in hot water, then drain on paper towels and set aside.

Cream shortening with brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add molasses. Add eggs one at a time. Mix and sift flour, salt, baking soda and spices; add to shortening mixture and mix lightly. Stir in nuts, chopped apples and raisins, and mix well by hand. Drop by tablespo on on greased cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Freezeworthy: Yes, but cool completely first.