Hermits

Name: Hermits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 2 c. brown sugar; 2 well beaten eggs; 3 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. sour milk; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. dates (optional); 1 c. broken nutmeats

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1318 kcal · General

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Hermits – a delicious recipe with shortening, brown sugar, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 well beaten eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. sour milk
1 c. raisins
1 c. dates (optional)
1 c. broken nutmeats

1
Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs and beat well.
3
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour milk.
4
Add fruit and nuts.
5
Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderately hot oven at 375u00b0 about 15 minutes.
6
Dates may be omitted and raisins increased to 2 cups.

1318

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 2 c. brown sugar, 2 well beaten eggs, 3 1/2 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Hermits falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1318 kcal
Category
General

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