Hermits

Sift together:
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mace

Cream:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs

Add 1 1/2 cup raisins and 1 cup chopped walnuts. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well. Makes a stiff mixture. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet about an inch apart. Bake @ 375 degrees for 15 min.