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Title: Grandma Evelyn's Christmas Hermits
Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Fruits, Nuts
Yield: 16 Servings

1 c Shortening
1 1/2 c Brown sugar
2 Eggs, well beaten
1 c Raisins
1 c Dates; chopped
1/2 c Jarred maraschino cherries;
- chopped
1/3 c Walnuts; chopped
1/2 ts Baking soda
2 tb Boiling water
2 1/2 c Flour
1/4 ts Allspice
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Salt

Set the oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, adding the sugar
gradually. Add the eggs, fruit and nuts. In a small
bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water;
then add this mixture to the shortening mixture.

In a medium size bowl, sift together the flour,
allspice, cinnamon and salt. Add the flour mixture to
the main bowl and stir.

Drop the batter in rounded teaspoons, about 1 inch
apart, on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15
minutes, until golden brown. Remove the cookies from the
cookie sheet and place on a wire rack to cool. Serve and
enjoy!

By: Andrea Reinke

RECIPE FROM: https://www.rachaelray.com

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