Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ginger
3/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Mix margarine, add sugar, egg and molasses.
Beat together well.
Add flour (sift before measuring) and dry ingredients.
Add raisins.
Dough will be stiff, so knead with hands.
Spread on ungreased pan, leaving 1-inch edge from edge of pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0. Cool for 20 minutes before cutting.