Magic Hermits

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1 cup raisins, chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. 1

   Mix and sift the dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Cream butter, add sugar and eggs and vanilla; then add 1/3 of the flour mixture, fruit and nuts. Add more flour and liquid alternately until they are all used up. Mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Drop by teaspoonful on a greased pan.

4. 4

   Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes.