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These old-fashioned Hermits are button-like cookies flavored with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and lemon extract and topped with a raisin. Ingredients:
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1 egg, beaten |
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup raisins |
1 1/4 cups bread flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 cup shortening, melted |
additional raisins |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar and beaten egg in a large mixing bowl, beating well. Stir in flavorings and 1/2 cup raisins.
2. Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves in a small mixing bowl; add to sugar mixture, stirring well. Stir in shortening.
3. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets; press a raisin in center of each cookie. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.
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