Hermits-Using my CookMix and Not

To the Spice Cookies mixture add:

2 cups raisins, dates or glazed fruit

1 cup walnuts or pecans

For a variation of Hermits- using mix, soak the fruit for several hours in sherry, rum, or brandy before using.

Or

Hermits-not using mix.

Temperature 375 F           Time: 15 minutes

½ cup shortening                     2 tsps. baking powder

½ cup white sugar           ½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla                   ½ tsp. cloves

1 egg, well beaten           1 tsp. cinnamon

½ cup nuts, cut                        1 tsp. all spice

1 cup raisins, cut                     ¼ cup sour cream

11/2 cups sifted pastry flour

Method:

1.   Cream together the shortening and the sugar; beat until light.

2.   Add the vanilla and well beaten egg; add the cut nuts and raisins.

3.   Add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the sour cream; mix well. Chill; drop by spoonfuls about 2 inches apart on a greased or oiled cookie sheet

4.   Bake in moderate oven. Yield: about 48 2-inch cookies. 

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