Spice Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Lightly grease cookie sheets.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. 4
   Combine the flour, baking soda, and currants, and stir into the butter mixture alternately with tablespoons of milk until the flour is fully incorporated.
5. 5
   More milk will make a softer cake-like cookie.
6. 6
   Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Press down lightly with a fork.
8. 8
   If the fork is sticking, dip it in sugar or water.
9. 9
   Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
10. 10
    Let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.