HERMITS

By AngelaJanet

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 1/2 cup soft shortening
• 1 cup seedless raisins
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 1/2 brown sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Measure butter & shortening into mixing bowl. Wash and dry raisins, chop dates, and nuts. Measure and combine. Gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy. Add beaten eggs and combine thoroughly. Add dry ingredients and fruit and nuts. Mix well. Chill dough 1/2 to 1 hour. Drop chilled dough in 1 inch apart, on greased cookie sheet. Bake 375 for 8 - 10 minutes.