Spicy Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. cut up dates (8 oz. pkg.)

Preparation

Cream shortening, brown sugar and eggs; add water.
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves into creamed mixture.
Stir until blended.
Add dates and mix well.
Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen.