Recipe: Hermits

Recipes using McCormick Ground Nutmeg

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2-1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs.
2. Mix sifted flour, salt, soda, nutmeg, and add alternately with molasses.
3. Fold in raisins and walnuts.
4. Grease 13" x 9" cookie sheet. Spoon batter on and make 3 strips.
5. Bake at 375° F for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overbake.
6. Cut into wedge shape while still warm.