Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (1 stick margarine)
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
3 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves and cinnamon
1 c. raisins
3 oz. water (scant)
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and molasses.
Add dry ingredients, water, raisins and nuts.
Mark dough quarters in bowl. Take one quarter and roll into sausage-like roll to fit lengthwise on a greased cookie sheet, 2 rolls on a sheet.
Brush tops with beaten egg.
Bake 15 minutes in 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0 oven.
Cut when cool.