Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Grease a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream shortening, sugar and molasses.
Add water and eggs. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves and mix into wet ingredients.
Stir in raisins and walnuts.
Press onto cookie sheet or pan.
Brush with the 2 tablespoons of eggs. Bake for 20 minutes.