Apple Hermits

Ingredients

• 1 c. seedless raisins
• 1 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 3 eggs
• 3 1/2 c. plain flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 c. finely chopped, peeled apple
• 1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1. Put raisins in a bowl of hot water to plump, then drain. Cream shortening and brown sugar together until fluffy. Add molasses and blend in well.