1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. soft shortening
1/4 c. soft butter
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. chopped citron
1/2 c. currants or raisins
Granulated sugar
1 egg white, slightly beaten

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Mix shortening, butter, 3/4 cup sugar and egg until they are creamy. Add milk, citron, currants or raisins, and flour mixture. Mix well; refrigerate until it is an easily handled dough.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts. Dip tops in egg whites, then sugar. Place sugared side up, 2 inches apart, on greased cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Cool, then store, tightly covered. Makes about 3 dozen.