Chocolate Chip Hermits

• shortening↗3⁄4 cup
• packed brown sugar1 1⁄4 cups
• eggs↗2
• pumpkin↗1 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• allspice1⁄2 teaspoon
• clove↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• raisins↗1 cup
• chocolate chips↗1 cup
• dates↗1⁄2 cup
• cup chopped nuts1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, cream shortening, sugar.

2. 2

   Beat eggs, pumpkin and vanilla.

3. 3

   In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg,allspice,and cloves.

4. 4

   Stir in creamed mixture.

5. 5

   Stir in raisins, chocolate chips, dates and nuts.

6. 6

   Drop by teaspoons on greased baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake 350 10-12 minutes till golden brown.