Ingredients for - Hermits II

1. All-purpose flour 2 cups
2. Baking soda 1 teaspoon
3. Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
4. Ground allspice ½ teaspoon
5. White sugar ½ cup
6. Butter, softened ½ cup
7. Molasses ½ cup
8. Egg whites 2
9. Egg 1
10. Raisins ½ cup
11. Chopped walnuts ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Hermits II

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2 . Stage

In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, cream the sugar and butter until light yellow and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg whites, and egg; beat well.

3 . Stage

Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture until flour disappears. Fold in raisins and nuts.

4 . Stage

Drop by tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 8-9 minutes. Lightly sift confectioners' sugar over if you like.