Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cover raisins with cold water; simmer about 10 minutes.
Drain and cool.
Cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition.
Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Add raisins and nuts; fold in thoroughly.
Batter will be stiff.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes. Cool in pan; cut into 24 squares.