2 1/4 c. flour
2 eggs, well beaten
2/3 c. butter
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnuts
1 c. raisins, soak for 10 minutes in hot water
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. dark molasses
2 tsp. milk

Grease cookie pan. Mix together sugar, egg, molasses, milk and butter until smooth. Then mix in all spices gradually until all mixed. Begin to add the flour last until it forms a semi firm dough. The raisins and nuts are last to be added. Spread mixture on a cookie pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Makes about 2 dozen Hermit cookie bars. When cool, sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top.