7 c. flour
1 1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
4 eggs
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. mixed peel
1 c. milk
8 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt

Grease baking sheets and set oven at 400 degrees. Sift flour, spices, baking powder and salt. Rub butter in lightly, mix in sugar. Add fruit and peel and mix well. Beat eggs and add milk then mix with dry ingredients to a stiff dough. Put small tablespoon of it in little rough heaps on baking sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes.