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Hillary's Hermit Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 2/3 cups sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup chopped raisins
2/3 cup chopped nuts
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Cream shortening & sugar together. Add eggs & beat till fluffy.
Sift flour. Measure & add salt, soda, baking powder & spices. Sift again.
Add sifted dry
ingredients alternately w/milk. Beat after each addition. Add chopped nuts & raisins and blend into
mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet - about 2" apart.
Bake at 350 for 12-15 mins, or until browned.


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