Memere Audet's Hermits

6 tbs shortening or butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup molasses

1.75 cup flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/3 tsp salt

3/4 tsp ground cinammon

1/4 cup milk

1 cup raisins

Cream shortening , add sugar, egg and molasses in a mixing bowl and mix well

Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to mixing bowl

Add raisins and mix well

Spoon onto greased baking sheets

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes

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