Molasses Hermits

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

1/2 cup shortening or butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
1 cup seedless raisins, chopped
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup cold coffee or milk

directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses, then egg, and mix thoroughly. Sift flour, salt, soda, and spices together into a medium-size bowl. Stir in raisins and nuts. Add alternately with coffee (or milk) to creamed mixture.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 1 1/2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.