Hermit Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. dates, cut up

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Add nuts, raisins and dates.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.