Hermits

HERMITS


2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter and drippings mixed
3 eggs
1 level teaspoon soda in a little boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
A little grated nutmeg
Pinch salt
teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped raisins
1 cup chopped nuts



Cream butter and sugar together, add other ingredients,
drop from a spoon on greased pans and bake in a moderate
oven.