My Grandma'S Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1\\2 C. Shortening
1 C. Sugar
1 Egg
1\\2 C. Molasses
3 C. Flour
1 1\\2 tsp. Baking Soda
1\\2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Ground Cloves
1 tsp. Ginger
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 1\\2 C. Raisins
1 C. Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

In large bowl, mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Gradually add dry mixture to large bowl. Add 5 tbsp. water. Add raisins and nuts. Mix all together. Then divide dough into 4 sections. Form each section into a long roll. Place 2 rolls on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten each roll a little bit. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 min. Cool and cut into squares. Repeat for other 2 rolls. Makes 2 1\\2 dozen.