Holiday Hermit Cookies
By: Carrie Barr
Published: Friday, December 4, 2009 - 3:27pm

Ingredients




1 cup Shortening, soft
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Eggs
2 1/2 cups Sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 cup Buttermilk
1/2 cup Raisins
1/2 cup mixed candied fruits, diced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups Oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)

Preparation

1 Beat shortening and sugars together until creamy. Blend in eggs. 2 Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in fruits, walnuts, and oats. 3 Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cooky sheets. Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.