1 lb. butter
2 c. buttermilk
8 c. sugar
1 lb. ground candied fruit
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tsp. cardamom
Anise
2 tbsp. nutmeg
Dash of pepper
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. vinegar
2 c. ground nuts

Mix together butter, buttermilk, and sugar. Add candied fruit and spice, all ground. Cook to soft ball stage, low fire. When ingredients are cool, add 6 egg beaten, 2 teaspoons soda dissolved in 1/4 cup vinegar and nuts. Stir in flour, about 5 pounds, so the dough is not sticky. Let set overnight.

Roll into rolls size of thumb and cut with knife or scissors in 1/2 inch lengths. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 or 12 minutes. Recipe may be cut in half easily.