Instructions: Sift flour, bicarb soda and spices together. Cream butter, sugar and honey in a mixing bowl, gradually add beaten eggs and mix well.

Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk, mixed fruit and mixed peel. Drop teaspoons on a greased baking tray and bake in a moderately hot oven (360F) for 15-20 minutes.

Makes about 36.

Serve with afternoon tea.

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