Holiday Hermit Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup Shortening, soft

1 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed

2 1/2 cups Sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon Soda

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

1/2 cup Raisins

1/2 cup mixed candied fruits, diced

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1 1/2 cups Oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)

Beat shortening and sugars together until creamy. Blend in eggs.

Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in fruits, walnuts, and oats.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cooky sheets. Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.

72.0 servings

Friday, December 4, 2009 - 3:27pm