Hermits II

Hermits are a favorite cookie in New England.

Ingredients

 * 1/3 cup butter or margarine
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 1/2 cup molasses
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teapsoon baking soda
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
 * 1/4 teaspoon each:
 * mace
 * nutmeg
 * allspice
 * 3/4 cup raisins
 * 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

 * 1) Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
 * 2) Add molasses and eggs. Beat well.
 * 3) Sift together dry ingredients; mix with raisins and nuts, then add to molasses mixture. Blend well.
 * 4) Spread evenly in a 12"x8"x2" baking pan.
 * 5) Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cool, then cut into squares.