Spicy Hermits

Submitted by Sher Mattingly
Preparation Time 45 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Serves 3 1/2 dozen
Description

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Crisco
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 Tablespoon instant coffee
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Instructions

    In mixer bowl, cream together sugar and Crisco. Add egg; beat well. Stir in water. Combine flour, instant coffee, soda, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375( for 10 minutes.