Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 5 Tbsp. water

Method

  • Mix all dry ingredients.
  • Blend in egg, oil, molasses and water. Add raisins. Dough will be thick and hard to blend, but worth it. Spread in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Brush with a beaten egg.
  • Bake at 350° until done, about 20 minutes. Hermits will be about 1 1/2-inches high, chewy and delicious.
  • Cut into squares.