Holiday hermits

 
                              HOLIDAY HERMITS
 
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 Serving Size  : 72   Preparation Time :0:00
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   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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