Walnut Hermits
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "3 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "1 c. chopped walnuts", "2 c. raisins", "1 c. chopped dates"]
["Cream together shortening, brown sugar and eggs.", "Add the dry ingredients and milk to creamed mixture.", "Add walnuts, raisins and dates.", "Drop on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "buttermilk", "walnuts", "raisins", "dates"]