HERMITS

Ingredients:

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup cold coffee
• 3 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup broken nut meats

Instructions:

1. Cream shortening and gradually add sugar.
2. Add well-beaten eggs and coffee.
3. Sift flour, then mix in soda, salt, and spices.
4. Dredge raisins in 1/4 cup of flour and add with nuts to the mixture.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen cookies.