Molasses Hermits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup coffee
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 cup chopped raisins

Instructions

1. Cream sugar and shortening together and add liquid. Mix and sift dry ingredients. Combine mixtures and add raisins. Drop by small spoonfuls an inch apart on a greased sheet. Bake in a moderately hot oven for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.