1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. each cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg
1 cup currants or dates, chopped
1 cup raisins, chopped
1 cup any kind of nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons bourbon, rum (or milk for the kiddies!)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream together butter and sugar, until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients and baking soda.

Stir in nuts, raisins and chopped currants or dates. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto silicone or parchment-lined baking sheets.

Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

Submitted by: CM