Hermits II

Description
Hermits are a favorite cookie in New England.

Ingredients

 * ⅓ cup butter or margarine
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ½ cup molasses
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 cups flour
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp baking soda
 * 2 tsp baking powder
 * ½ tsp ground cloves
 * ¼ tsp each:
 * mace
 * nutmeg
 * allspice
 * ¾ cup raisins
 * ½ cup chopped nuts

Directions

 * 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°F oven for 30 minutes. Cool, then cut into squares.