6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
6 level tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups shortening (could use half butter)
lemon or citron peel to taste
currants or raisins
milk (to make a soft dough)

Mix as for pie dough, cutting in shortening, then add fruits and last milk. Roll on floured board to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut in any shape desired. Dip in sugar. Bake on cookie sheet about 8 minutes at 375°F.