Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. water
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves, ground
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. raisins
3 c. flour

Preparation

Sift flour, soda and spices together; set aside.
Mix shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and water.
Add beaten eggs, reserving one teaspoon eggs to coat top of Hermits.
Add flour mixture.
Fold in nuts and raisins.