Hermits

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon mace (?)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup nuts

Instructions:

Cream the margarine and sugar together, then add the molasses and eggs and beat well. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Spread in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool and cut into squares.