Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs
3 Tbsp. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
3 3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. raisins
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Measure and sift dry ingredients and set aside.
Cream shortening.
Gradually add sugar.
Blend well.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Add molasses and blend.
Add dry ingredients, about 1/3 at a time.
Mix well.
Mixture will be thick.
Add raisins and nuts.
Again mix well.
Lightly grease a jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch.
Spread mixture and bake at 350\u00b0 for about 15 to 20 minutes.