Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. oil
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. raisins
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Cream the oil, sugar, eggs and molasses in a large bowl.
Stir in nuts and raisins.
Sift the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture; mix well. Refrigerate for several hours. Take 1 teaspoon dough and roll into a hot dog shape.
Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Makes 7 to 8 dozen.