Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. molasses
1/3 c. milk
1 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Cream the Crisco and sugar together. Add milk and molasses. Add sifted dry ingredients, then raisins. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 minutes in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Nuts may be added or substituted for raisins.