1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tbsp. milk
1 c. currants

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and milk. Sift dry ingredients together and add to butter mixture. Roll in balls and bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.