Hermits

3/4 c Butter

1 c Sugar

2 ea Eggs

1/2 c Milk

2 1/2 c Flour

1 ts Baking soda

2 ts Cream tartar

1 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Cloves

1/2 ts Nutmeg

3/4 c Raisins; chopped

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat about 1/2 minute after adding each egg. Add milk and dry ingredients and lastly raisins, which have been slightly floured. Spread about 1/3 inch thick in large tin. Bake at 400 F. for 10 minutes. Cut in squares before taking from pan. Source: Mrs. Roy West, Indian Valley Grange, Monroe County, OH