Cookie recipe exchange

[merlyn_4401]

I wanted new cookie recipes for the holidays, so I thought it would be fun if we could all exchange a recipe or two. Happy baking!

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[blondebeaker.livejournal.com]

Hermit Cookies!

1 cup shortening
2 cups light brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup cold black coffee
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups chopped raisins
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2 Cream together shortening, brown sugar, and eggs.
3 Stir in coffee.
4 Sift together and stir in flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
5 Mix raisins and walnuts into the dough.
6 Chill at least 1 hour.
7 Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2" apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
8 Bake at 400 degrees 8-10 minutes, until set, or until when touched lightly almost no imprint remains.
9 Do not overbake.