1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. flour
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat sugar, shortening, molasses and egg until smooth. Mix spices, salt, soda, flour and raisins.

Add to the sugar-shortening mixture the water to make a soft dough. Shape dough into 3 logs about 12 inches long, on greased cookie sheet. Flatten them a bit. Brush with beaten egg yolk and bake about 20 minutes. Let cool.

Mix confectioners sugar with milk. Drizzle over hermits. Cut into 3 inch slices.