hermits

Ingredients For hermits

• 1 1/2 c

  flour
• 2 tsp

  baking powder
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1/2 tsp

  cloves (ground)
• 1 tsp

  cinnamon
• 1 tsp

  allspice
• 1/2 c

  shortening
• 1 c

  sugar
• 1

  egg, well beaten
• 1 tsp

  vanilla
• 1 c

  raisins, chopped
• 1 c

  chopped nuts
• 1/4 c

  milk
• for confectioner's frosting:
• 2 c

  sifted confectioner's sugar
• 2 Tbsp

  hot water or milk, *about* 2 tablespoons
• 1 tsp

  vanilla or almond flavoring