Hermit Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 c. flour, sifted
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. boiling water, over 1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. walnut meats, chopped
1 c. cut raisins
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream butter, beat in sugar, add beaten eggs.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Blend with fruit.
Drop small amount of batter from spoon on greased baking sheet.
Bake 8 minutes at 475\u00b0.