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Holiday Hermits
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Servings: 72
Categories:
Cookies
/
Desserts
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
Diced mixed candied fruits 1/2
cup
Chopped walnuts 1 1/2
cups
Quaker Oats,
uncooked
(quick or old-fashioned)
Directions:
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.
Source: Our Favorites for family and friends (The Quaker Oats Company) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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