Welch Currant Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. shortening
1 c. currants
2 eggs
6 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Stir dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening, then currants.
Beat eggs and milk; add to flour-fruit mixture.
Mix well.
Chill 1 to 2 hours.
Divide dough in thirds.
Roll out each 1/4-inch thick on floured board.
Cut into round cookies.
Heat griddle slowly. Grease lightly before each baking.
Bake cookies slow until top puffs and turns shiny.
Turn and bake other side until golden. Cool.
Store in a tight container.