HERMIT COOKIES W/ RAISINS AND NUTS

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I ran across this recipe in one of my mom's old magazines. Thought it sounded interesting, checked to make sure I had all the ingredients on hand and made them over the weekend. My kids really loved these cookies. The nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon really gives it that zip. I used walnuts in stead of pecans, just a personal choice. I am making these for our family reunion on the 22nd. Even though I am hostessing the reunion again, I still like to bring something to nibble on. Last year it was my grandmother's cinnamon pies this year it is cookies. I Hope you enjoy them.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
2 cups flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Cream shortening; add sugar and eggs one at a time; beat until light.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture.
  • Fold in raisins and nuts; mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1014.4, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 538.7, Carbohydrate 162, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 96.6, Protein 14.1

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