Heavenly Hermits

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/8 cup water
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup nuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cream shortening & sugars.
• 2 add beaten eggs reserving a small amount for tops.
• 3 add remaining ingredients & mix well.
• 4 spread in narrow strips on a greased cookie sheet & brush with the reserved egg.
• 5 bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 6 cool and cut in squares.