Hermits Cookies

Makes 10 dozen cookies

Prep Time: 20 min
Baking Time: 12 min

Ingredients:

•       1  cup shortening
•       1  cup sugar
•       1  cup brown sugar
•       4  eggs
• 4-1/2  cups all-purpose four
•    1/4  teaspoon salt
•    1/2  teaspoon ground cloves
•    1/2  cup molasses
•       1  teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water
•       1  cup chopped nuts
•       1  cup chopped dates

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar and brown sugar.
2. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
3. Sift flour, salt, and cloves and add alternately with baking soda-water and molasses. (Beat after each addition.)
4. Stir in chopped nut and dates.
5. Drop dough by rounded teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.