Holiday Hermits

* Exported from MasterCook *

HOLIDAY HERMITS

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Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Shortening, soft
1 c Granulated sugar
1 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Eggs
2 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 ts Soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 c Buttermilk
1/2 c Raisins
1/2 c Diced mixed candied fruits
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
1 1/2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
-- (quick or old-fashioned)

Beat shortening and sugars together until creamy.
Blend in eggs. Sift together flour, soda, salt and
spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with
buttermilk. Stir in fruits, walnuts, and oats. Drop
by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cooky sheets.
Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.

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Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias



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