Oatmeal Hermits (Cookies)

Oatmeal Hermits                                                                 Grandma Kirkman

Ingredients:

¾ c soft shortening

¾ c granulated sugar

¾ c brown sugar - packed

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 ¾ c flour

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

½ tsp ground cloves

2/3 c milk

1 ½ c oatmeal

1 c raisins or dates

½ cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350*. Beat together shortening and sugars until creamy; add egg and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices – add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal, raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonful onto a greased cooked sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen cookies