Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. raisins
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
Cream shortening, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients, blending well. Add raisins and walnuts; mix well.
Drop by teaspoon on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.