Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, molasses and dry ingredients.
Fold in raisins and nuts.
Roll in string 3/4-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick.
Sprinkle sugar on top.
Bake at 375\u00b0 on cookie sheet for 12 minutes.
Cool and cut in cookie size pieces.