Drop Hermits

4 ½ C flour

2 ½ t baking powder

1 t salt

½ t baking soda

1 t cinnamon

1 C shortening

2 C brown sugar

1 C milk

2 eggs, beaten

1 C nuts

1 C raisins or chocolate chips

∙ Sift dry ingredients together.

∙ Cream shortening and sugar.

∙ Add milk to beaten eggs.

∙ Add dry ingredients alternating with liquid to creamed mixture.

∙ Add nuts, raisins or chocolate chips

∙ Drop onto cookie sheet.

∙ Bake at 350' for 10 minutes.

∙ Makes 7 dozen.