Hermits II

== Description ==
Hermits are a favorite cookie in New England.
== Ingredients ==
* ⅓ cup butter or margarine
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ cup molasses
* 2 eggs
* 2 cups flour
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp baking soda
* 2 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp ground cloves
* ¼ tsp each:
** mace
** nutmeg
** allspice
* ¾ cup raisins
* ½ cup chopped nuts
== Directions ==
# Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
# Add molasses and eggs. Beat well.
# Sift together dry ingredients; mix with raisins and nuts, then add to molasses mixture. Blend well.
# Spread evenly in a 12"x8"x2" baking pan.
# Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Cool, then cut into squares. 
Category:Cookie Recipes
Category:New England Snacks
Category:Molasses Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Nut Recipes