English Tea Biscuits

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. mixed currants, raisins and yellow raisins
  • 1 c. citron fruit mix
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 3 1/2 c. flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • dash of cloves
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Grease cookie sheets.
  3. 3
    In a saucepan, bring raisins, fruits and water to a boil.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat and simmer gently until all water is absorbed.
  5. 5
    Set aside and cool.
  6. 6
    Sift dry ingredients together, minus the sugar.
  7. 7
    Cream shortening with sugar until light and fluffy.
  8. 8
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  9. 9
    Add vanilla.

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