Granny'S Spice Cookies

• 1 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel
• 1 Tbsp. cold water
• 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• red hot candies, nonpareils and/or sprinkles

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
2. Add egg, corn syrup, orange peel and cold water.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-inch thickness.
5. Cut into desired shapes.
6. Place on greased baking sheets.
7. Decorate as desired.
8. Bake at 375u0b0 for 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
9. Yields about 4 dozen 3-inch cookies.

butter, sugar, egg, light corn syrup, cold water, allpurpose, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, red hot candies

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=875836 (may not work)