Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. molasses
3 oz. water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
raisins
walnuts, chopped
1 beaten egg

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and molasses.
Then add all dry ingredients and water; mix well.
Add desired amount of raisins and nuts.